Sponsorship Immigration
Family Sponsorship :-
Reunite with your loved ones in Canada through the Family Sponsorship program! Canada prioritizes family reunification, allowing citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their relatives to come and live in Canada. This section provides detailed information on who you can sponsor, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
Who You Can Sponsor
You can sponsor the following family members to become permanent residents in Canada:
- Spouse or Common-Law Partner: Legally married spouse or common-law partner.
- Conjugal Partner: A partner with whom you have a genuine relationship but cannot live together due to exceptional circumstances.
- Dependent Children: Children under 22 years old and not married or in a common-law relationship.
- Parents and Grandparents: Through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), which opens for applications at specific times.
- Other Relatives: In certain circumstances, such as orphaned siblings, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren under 18 years old, or if you have no other family members in Canada.
Definitions:
Spouse: You are a spouse if you are married to your sponsor and your marriage is legally valid.
Common-law partner: You are a common-law partner, either of the opposite sex or same-sex if you have been living together in a conjugal relationship for at least one year continuous (a 12-month period that was not interrupted). You will need proof that you and your common-law partner have combined your affairs and set up a household.
Conjugal partner: This category is for partners, either of the opposite sex or same-sex, where exceptional circumstances beyond their control prevented them from living together and therefore cannot qualifying as common-law partners or spouses.
Dependent children: A son or daughter is dependent when the child:
- is under the age of 22 and does not have a spouse or common-law partner;
- is over the age of 22 and depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22 because of a physical or mental condition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How long does the sponsorship process take?
Processing times vary, but it generally takes several months to over a year, depending on the relationship and application volume.
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Can I sponsor more than one family member at a time?
Yes, you can sponsor multiple eligible family members, but each application must meet all requirements.
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What happens if my application is refused?
If your application is refused, you will receive a detailed explanation. You may be able to appeal the decision or reapply with additional information.
