Canada values family and truly understands the importance of keeping loved ones together. Many potential immigrants are hesitant to move to Canada without their family members, or if they do, they often plan to return home quickly. Recognizing this, the Canadian government offers pathways for family reunification, aiding both cultural and economic growth.
At Immigration to Canada, we highlight the various family sponsorship immigration programs designed to help Canadian citizens and permanent residents bring their relatives to Canada as permanent residents. These programs are tailored based on the specific relationship between the sponsoring Canadian resident and the family member they intend to sponsor.
By providing these options, Canada reinforces its commitment to being a nation that supports family unity and promotes diversity. Through our services, Immigration to Canada is dedicated to guiding you through the sponsorship process, ensuring a smooth transition for you and your loved ones.
Before diving into the specifics of each program, it’s important to clarify if you qualify for Family Sponsorship in Canada. At Immigration to Canada, we ensure you meet the essential criteria for sponsorship. Although each program has unique requirements, several key standards apply across all family sponsorship streams.
Here’s who can be sponsored:
Additionally, to be eligible, you must:
Sponsorship Eligibility Criteria for Family Members
To sponsor a family member to Canada, the Canadian sponsor needs to meet several specific criteria. Below are the essential requirements for the sponsor:
Who Cannot Be a Sponsor?
A potential sponsor will not be eligible if they:
Next Steps: Choose Your Sponsorship Program
If both you and your sponsor meet all the necessary criteria, the next step is to focus on the specific family sponsorship program that suits your situation. There are various programs under the Family Sponsorship category that you can consider.
Immigration to Canada offers a Spouse/Partner Sponsorship Program that helps Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor their spouses, common-law, or conjugal partners to immigrate to Canada. If you are 18 or older, you can be sponsored by your spouse or partner. A spouse is defined as someone you are legally married to, which can be proven with a marriage license or certificate. A common-law or conjugal partner is an individual you have lived with in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 months.
To qualify for the Spouse/Partner Sponsorship Program, you must show that your relationship with the Canadian sponsor is genuine and that you are not entering the relationship solely to gain permanent residence in Canada. The Canadian sponsor must also meet specific income requirements to be eligible to sponsor their spouse or partner.
Dependent Child Sponsorship
The Dependent Child Sponsorship Program by Immigration to Canada allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their dependent children to join them in Canada. The sponsored child must meet certain criteria to qualify for this program. Specifically, the dependent child must be under the age of 22 and must not have a spouse or common-law partner.
By participating in these sponsorship programs, you can help reunite with your loved ones in Canada. These programs are designed to ensure family unity while also maintaining the integrity of the immigration process.
Immigration to Canada makes it possible for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to move to Canada. If your child or grandchild is over 18 and holds Canadian permanent residency, they can sponsor you for immigration. This program allows for the sponsorship of parents, grandparents, and step-parents, as long as the blood relative is the main applicant on the sponsorship application.
To begin the process, interested sponsors must submit an interest to sponsor form through the IRCC website. After submission, IRCC sends out Invitations To Apply (ITAs) to qualified applicants once the annual intake period begins. As of October 2022, the intake window for the program has closed, but it is anticipated to reopen later in 2023.
Immigration to Canada offers the Adopted Child Sponsorship Program to help Canadian citizens and permanent residents bring their adopted children to the country. To successfully sponsor an adopted child, the adoption must:
Additional forms needed for the sponsorship application include:
Immigration to Canada offers a program for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor orphaned family members. You can sponsor an orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece, or grandchild if they are related by blood and under 18 years old. Additionally, you can sponsor one relative of any age, such as a brother, sister, nephew, niece, aunt, or uncle, or a closer living relative like your spouse, dependent children, parents, and grandparents.
Canada Super Visa
The Canada Super Visa is designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. This visa allows them to visit Canada multiple times over ten years, with each visit lasting up to two years. Canadian sponsors must meet specific income requirements to be eligible to sponsor their parents or grandparents for the Canada Super Visa. This visa is the primary option for joining your children or grandchildren in Canada until the Parent and Grandparent sponsorship program reopens.
We provide various options and methods to facilitate your Canada sponsorship application, enabling you to create new experiences with your loved ones. Since family is a crucial part of life, we have compiled a detailed guide on sibling sponsorships in Canada and other resourceful information to assist you.
Once you and your sponsor meet the family sponsorship requirements for Immigration to Canada, the next step is to apply through the following five steps:
Step 1: Apply to Sponsor Your sponsor needs to download and complete the application package forms from the official Canadian government website. This package includes:
Step 2: Apply to Be Sponsored After your sponsor fills out the application, it’s your turn. You need to upload these documents to your online application and sign electronically. Additionally, you must download, complete, and re-upload the following forms:
Step 3: Pay Your Application Fees With your forms filled out and uploaded, you must pay the applicable fees. The costs for family sponsorship are:
Step 4: Submit Additional Information After paying your fees, the IRCC will begin processing your application. During this time, you and each family member must provide the following documents:
Step 5: Submit Your Application Online Before submitting your application, ensure all documents are completed and signed. Incomplete or unsupported applications will not be accepted by the IRCC.
When applying for family sponsorship, there are a few essential tips to ensure your application is successful. Here’s what you need to include:
It’s crucial that all documents are valid, up-to-date, and relevant to your application. Consider having an RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) review your documents before submitting them. Ensure the information in your application matches your documents precisely. Any inconsistencies can delay your application or lead to rejection and a potential five-year ban from reapplying. Additionally, respond promptly to any requests from IRCC for further information, such as proof of employment or financial resources. Ensuring your documentation meets the required standards will increase the likelihood of approval.
Reunite with Your Loved Ones in Canada
Canada offers several family sponsorship programs, providing opportunities for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their family members to Canada on a permanent basis. We understand your desire to reunite with your loved ones, but navigating the various sponsorship requirements can be complex and time-consuming.
At Immigration to Canada, our expert RCICs are here to assist you. They will represent you with the IRCC, complete your application forms, help you gather and verify necessary documents, and offer the support and guidance needed for a successful family sponsorship.
At Immigration to Canada, foreign nationals can join their Canadian spouse or partner while their application is being processed, although there is no specific visa or special status for them during this time. However, a pending permanent residence (PR) application may complicate obtaining a temporary or visitor visa, as the officer might suspect an intention to stay permanently before the process is complete. Therefore, it may be better to apply for a temporary visa first and then submit an Inland spousal sponsorship application once in Canada. This way, you can transition from temporary status to an open work permit, allowing you to work for any employer while your application is processed.
At Immigration to Canada, spouses and common-law partners of Canadians or permanent residents can obtain an Open Work Permit while their Inland sponsorship application for permanent residence (PR) is being processed. To get an open work permit, your spouse must:
At Immigration to Canada, your spouse or partner can stay with you while their application is being processed, provided they maintain legal status. Temporary resident status is valid for a limited period, so ensure it remains valid during their stay. If they need to stay longer, they must apply for a Visitor Record before their current status expires. The Visitor Record grants visitor status, allowing them to extend their stay.
At Immigration to Canada, you can leave Canada while your sponsorship application is being processed by IRCC. However, to return, you must comply with eligibility rules and provide:
At Immigration to Canada, choosing between Outland and Inland applications depends on your circumstances. Both take around a year to process, but have key differences:
Outland: You can submit this application even if your partner is in Canada. Ideal if your partner can travel but cannot stay in Canada during the process due to work or personal reasons.
Inland: This allows your spouse to apply for an open work permit while the application is processed. It takes about 4 months to get an open work permit, enabling them to work in almost any field in Canada during the waiting period.
At Immigration to Canada, if you are a temporary resident (visiting, studying, or working on a visa or permit), you cannot sponsor your spouse or partner. Only permanent residents and Canadian citizens are eligible to apply under Canada's sponsorship programs.
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