If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act you can sponsor certain relatives like your spouse/common law partner, Dependent children, Parents, Grandparents, Orphaned brother, Sister, Nephew, Niece or Grandchild, Adopted child and certain other relatives if they meet the requirements .
To sponsor a family member to Canada, the sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and meet certain income requirements. The sponsored family member must also meet certain eligibility criteria, such as being admissible to Canada.
You need to meet the Low Income Cut off to sponsor parents and grandparents but there is no income requirements to sponsor dependant spouse and children provided the dependent children do not have their own dependent children.
Family sponsorship will give permanent residence status for the person who is being sponsored.
Most of the cases are finalised without an interview, but IRCC might schedule an interview if they need any more information.
To apply for Family Sponsorship, the sponsor must submit an application and the necessary documents, including proof of relationship, proof of income, and a sponsorship agreement, to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The processing time for a Family Sponsorship application can vary depending on the country of residence of the sponsored family member and the workload of the visa office processing the application. It’s recommended to check with the immigration department for updated information.
Yes, if the sponsored spouse or common-law partner is already in Canada and holds a valid work permit, they can continue to work while their permanent residence application is being processed.
Yes, sponsored family members can travel outside of Canada while their permanent residence application is being processed, but they must meet the entry requirements before returning to Canada and ensure that their application is still in process.
Yes, once the sponsored family member becomes a permanent resident, they will be eligible for healthcare coverage under the Canadian healthcare system.
Yes, a sponsor can sponsor more than one family member at a time, but they must meet the income requirements for each family member they are sponsoring.
Yes, once the sponsored family member becomes a permanent resident, they will be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting the eligibility requirements.
In some cases, Family Sponsorship applications can be expedited for an additional fee. It’s recommended to check with the immigration department for updated information.
Yes, the sponsored family member can include their own dependent children in their application for permanent residence. The sponsor must also meet the income requirements for each dependent child.
If a sponsorship application is denied, the sponsor and the sponsored family member will be notified of the decision and the reasons for the denial. They may have the option to appeal the decision or reapply in the future.
No, only Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to sponsor a family member to Canada.
Having a criminal record may affect a sponsor’s eligibility to sponsor a family member to Canada. They may be required to provide additional documents or undergo a security or background check. It’s recommended to check with the immigration department for updated information.