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Family Sponsorship
Family sponsorship in Canada is a popular immigration program that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their eligible family members to come and live with them in Canada. The program provides a pathway for families to reunite and build a new life in Canada.
If you are considering family sponsorship in Canada, there are several things you need to know. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
Eligibility:
To sponsor a family member, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is at least 18 years old. Your family member must also be eligible for sponsorship, which means they must meet certain criteria set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Sponsorship Categories:
There are several categories of family sponsorship in Canada, including spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, dependent children, parents, and grandparents. Each category has its own set of eligibility requirements and application process.
Financial Requirements:
As a sponsor, you are responsible for financially supporting your family member for a certain period of time after they arrive in Canada. You must demonstrate that you have enough income to meet the financial requirements set by IRCC.
Application Process:
The family sponsorship application process can be complex and time-consuming. You will need to gather and submit a lot of documentation, including proof of your relationship with your family member, financial documents, and medical exams.
Processing Times:
Processing times for family sponsorship applications can vary depending on the category and the number of applications being processed. It’s important to be patient and to ensure that your application is complete and accurate to avoid delays.
If you are considering family sponsorship in Canada, it’s important to seek the advice of a qualified immigration lawyer or consultant who can guide you through the process and help you avoid common pitfalls. With careful planning and preparation, family sponsorship can be a great way to bring your loved ones to Canada and start a new life together.
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FAQs
Family sponsorship is a program run by the Canadian government that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members to come and live in Canada as permanent residents.
The following family members can be sponsored under family sponsorship: spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, dependent children, parents, and grandparents.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are at least 18 years old and meet certain requirements can sponsor family members under family sponsorship.
The eligibility requirements vary depending on the relationship between the sponsor and the person being sponsored. Generally, sponsors must demonstrate that they can provide for the basic needs of the sponsored person, including food, shelter, and clothing, and that they will not require social assistance from the government.
The processing time for family sponsorship applications varies depending on the category of sponsorship and other factors. It can take anywhere from a few months to several years.
There is no limit to how many family members a person can sponsor under family sponsorship, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements and can demonstrate that they can provide for the basic needs of the sponsored person.
It is possible to sponsor a family member who is already in Canada as a visitor or student, but the process is different from sponsoring someone who is outside of Canada. The sponsored person must have legal status in Canada, and they may need to apply for a visitor record or study permit extension while their application is being processed.
A person can only be sponsored by one family member at a time under family sponsorship. If multiple family members want to sponsor the same person, they will need to agree on who will be the primary sponsor and who will be the co-signers.
No, only Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor family members under family sponsorship.