Family Sponsorship
OVERVIEW OF CANADIAN IMMIGRATION FAMILY SPONSORSHIP
Family Sponsorship
Canada’s immigration system has family reunification as one of its key components, aimed at bringing families together, strengthening the economy, and providing humanitarian and compassionate grounds for immigration. The family class is the second largest category of newcomers under Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan. The country is targeting the highest levels of immigration in its history, aiming to welcome over 400,000 new immigrants per year, with over 100,000 falling under the family class.
The Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is responsible for managing Canada’s immigration system, including administering the family sponsorship program. This involves establishing program criteria, evaluating family sponsorship applications, and providing permanent and temporary resident visas. The department was previously known as Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
Spouse or Common-Law Partner
This spousal sponsorship program is an important way for families to reunite and build a life together in Canada.
Child or Other Dependent
This CanadaVisa webpage offers complete information on sponsoring your child for immigration to Canada, guiding you through the entire process.
Parents and Grandparents
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents to obtain Canadian permanent residency, which may lead to Canadian citizenship.
Get Maintained Status
A visitor, student, or foreign worker in Canada can stay legally until a decision is made on their application to extend their status, and they will be considered to have maintained status.
CANADIAN IMMIGRATION FAMILY SPONSORSHIP
Frequently Asked Questions
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is at least 18 years old and who resides in Canada can sponsor a family member for immigration.
The family class includes spouses and common-law partners, dependent children, parents, and grandparents.
A common-law partner is a person who has been living with the sponsor in a conjugal relationship for at least one year.
A dependent child is under the age of 22 and unmarried. A child over the age of 22 may be considered dependent if they are financially dependent on their parent due to a physical or mental condition. A non-dependent child is over the age of 22 and financially independent.
The minimum necessary income for a sponsor depends on the size of their family and the number of people they are sponsoring. The sponsor must meet the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) for their family size.
The processing time for family sponsorship applications varies depending on the country where the application is submitted, the type of relationship, and the number of applications being processed. It can take several months to several years.
A sponsor is responsible for providing financial support to their sponsored family member for a period of time after they arrive in Canada. They are also responsible for ensuring that the sponsored family member has access to health care, education, and other essential services.
Yes, most sponsored family members are eligible to work in Canada. However, there may be some restrictions depending on the type of visa they are issued.
Yes, most sponsored family members are eligible to study in Canada. However, they must apply for a study permit and meet the requirements of the program they wish to attend.
Yes, a sponsored family member can apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting the residency and other requirements.
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