Immigration to Canada knows that family connections are crucial for many people considering a move to the country. The Canadian government recognizes this too, understanding that immigrants often prefer not to leave their loved ones behind. Some individuals may feel incomplete without their family and may even consider returning to their home country if they are apart for too long.
Immigration to Canada values immigrants for their immense contribution to the nation’s cultural richness and economic development. To support this, the Canadian government has developed various family sponsorship immigration programs. These initiatives allow Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members, helping them to relocate to Canada as permanent residents. The aim is to make life in Canada as inclusive and fulfilling as possible for new arrivals.
At Immigration to Canada, understanding who can be sponsored is vital for those looking to bring family to the country. Various family sponsorship programs have distinct eligibility requirements, yet there are universal criteria that apply across all these streams. Here’s a simplified guide to determine if you qualify for Family Sponsorship in Canada.
Who Can Be Sponsored?
To qualify for family sponsorship, you must have a specific relationship with the sponsor, such as being their:
Potential Disqualifications
Prospective sponsored individuals should ensure they don’t have:
Sponsor Requirements
The Canadian sponsor must satisfy the following criteria:
Immigration to Canada offers the Spouse and Partner Sponsorship Program, a pathway for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their spouses, common-law partners, or conjugal partners to Canada. To qualify, the person being sponsored must be at least 18 years old.
A spouse refers to someone you are legally married to, and you must provide a marriage certificate or license as proof. A common-law or conjugal partner requires proof of living together in a committed relationship for at least one year. It’s essential to establish that the relationship with the Canadian sponsor is authentic and not solely for obtaining permanent residency in Canada.
Immigration to Canada offers the opportunity for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their parents and grandparents to live in Canada through the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program.
If you have a child or grandchild who is at least 18 years old and holds Canadian permanent residency, they may sponsor you to relocate to Canada.
Sponsors in Canada can support their parents, step-parents, and grandparents. The primary applicant should be a blood relative when applying for sponsorship.
To begin the process, interested applicants need to submit an interest to sponsor form via the IRCC website. Eligible individuals will receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) from the IRCC once the annual application window opens.
Please note that as of October 2022, the program is temporarily closed following the completion of the intake period. However, plans are in place to reopen the program later in 2023.
The Adopted Child Sponsorship initiative by Immigration to Canada allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their adopted children to live with them in Canada.
To sponsor an adopted child for relocation to Canada under this program, the following conditions must be satisfied:
Immigration to Canada offers a Family Sponsorship Program for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. This program allows you to sponsor a close relative who is an orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece, or grandchild. It’s important that these relatives are blood-related and under the age of 18.
Additionally, you can sponsor one relative of any age, including a brother, sister, nephew, niece, aunt, or uncle. The program also covers closer living relatives such as a spouse, dependent children, parents, and grandparents.
This family sponsorship initiative is a great way for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring loved ones to Canada and help them start a new life in the country.
At Immigration to Canada, we understand the importance of family. The Canada Super Visa offers a wonderful opportunity for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to spend extended time with their loved ones. This temporary visa allows them to stay in Canada for up to two years at a time, with multiple entries allowed over a ten-year period.
To become a sponsor, the Canadian resident must satisfy certain income criteria. Meeting these requirements is crucial for obtaining a Super Visa for your parents or grandparents.
If you wish to join your family in Canada, the Super Visa is the most viable option until the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program resumes.
We provide comprehensive guidance on the application process for family sponsorship in Canada, helping you create cherished memories with your loved ones. Since family is at the heart of our lives, we also offer a detailed guide on sibling sponsorships and other valuable information.
For any lingering questions or personalized assistance, reach out to a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). They can provide expert advice and support throughout your immigration journey.
After you and your sponsor fulfill the family sponsorship eligibility criteria, you can begin your family sponsorship application. This process involves five key steps.
Step 1: Sponsorship Application Initiation
Your sponsor will need to download, complete, and sign the necessary forms from the Canadian government’s official website. These include:
Step 2: Application for Sponsorship
After your sponsor completes the application, you must upload it to your online profile and sign it electronically. Then, you need to download, complete, and reupload these documents:
Step 3: Pay the Application Fees
With all your forms filled out and uploaded, proceed to pay the required fees for family sponsorship.
Step 4: Provide Additional Documentation
Upon fee payment, IRCC will process your application and request more documents, such as:
These documents must be submitted for each family member involved.
Step 5: Online Application Submission
Before submitting, double-check that all documents are thoroughly completed and properly signed. Incomplete or unsupported applications will be rejected by IRCC.
When applying for sponsorship through Immigration to Canada, keeping a few key tips in mind can increase your chances of success.
Gather All Required Documentation:
Make sure to include all necessary documents with your sponsorship application. Key documents include:
Check that all your documents are current, accurate, and pertinent to your application. Having a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) review these documents before submission can be beneficial.
Ensure Consistency Between Information and Documents:
Your application information should align with your submitted documents. Inconsistencies can delay the process or even lead to rejection and a possible five-year ban from applying again.
Timely Submission of Additional Information:
If Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requests more information, such as proof of employment or financial resources, respond quickly. Make sure these extra documents are also valid and up-to-date. Failure to meet these standards can result in your application being rejected.
Under family sponsorship programs, the following individuals can be included in a sponsored person's application for a Canadian immigration visa:
The amount of income you need depends on the sponsorship type and how many family members you are currently supporting. You must pledge to meet the essential needs of the family member you plan to sponsor.
Certain sponsorship categories, such as the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program, require proof of a minimum income level. To qualify, you must have exceeded the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for each of the last three tax years before submitting your application. This income is verified using your Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment.
As a sponsor, you must provide your sponsored family members with essentials, including:
Your obligation to cover these basic needs arises only if the sponsored individual cannot provide for themselves.
You and any co-signer must sign an agreement with the Government of Canada, and with the government of Quebec if you reside there, committing to financially support the basic needs of the sponsored family member(s) for a designated period after their arrival in Canada.
Once the undertaking has been signed and the sponsored family members have arrived in Canada, the sponsor cannot revoke or modify the agreement.
If the sponsor does not fulfill the obligations outlined in the undertaking, legal action may be taken against both the sponsor and any co-signer involved.
If the sponsor does not meet the financial requirements alone, their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner can act as a co-signer. Together, their financial capacities will be evaluated, and the co-signer will share liability if the obligations are not met.
If the combined financial resources of the sponsor and co-signer still fail to meet the minimum criteria, the family sponsorship application will be denied.
It's important to note that these financial requirements are not applicable if the sponsored individual is the sponsor's spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, or a dependent child.
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