The Family Sponsorship Program is a well-known and efficient way to obtain permanent residency in Canada.
As a nation dedicated to bringing families together, Canada offers numerous immigration options that allow individuals to support their loved ones in relocating to Canada.
This means that individuals who have family members residing in Canada, but who are not Canadian themselves, can be sponsored by their relatives for purposes such as visiting, working, studying, or residing in Canada.
How Family Sponsorship Works
“The Family Class Sponsorship Program has been a valuable resource for many individuals seeking permanent residency in Canada.
The program is structured so that a Canadian citizen, who is at least 18 years old, can sponsor a family member to come to Canada and become a permanent resident, providing them with the ability to work, study, and enjoy other benefits.
As the sponsor, you are responsible for supporting the financial needs of your sponsored family member.
Requirements to be a Sponsor
To be eligible as a sponsor, you must meet certain requirements, including:
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must sign an agreement committing to support your sponsored family member financially.
- You must provide financial support for your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for a period of three years from the date they become a permanent resident of Canada.
- You must also provide financial support for any dependent children for ten years or until they reach the age of 25.”
What is a sponsorship undertaking?
As a sponsor, it is your responsibility to sign an undertaking that makes you financially responsible for the relative you plan to sponsor. This means that in the event the relative requires assistance from the government, you will be required to repay the funds.
Do I need a job to sponsor a family member?
If you are sponsoring a relative who is not your spouse or partner, you must meet the requirements set by the MNI. It is important to note that having a job is not a requirement for supporting a relative, but you must provide evidence of your income for the past three years to demonstrate your ability to support the relative you are sponsoring.
Who can you Sponsor?
You can sponsor the following family member in this program:
- Conjugal partner
- Spouse
- Dependent Children
- Common-law partner – (some restrictions apply)
- Parents (some Additional conditions apply)
- Grandparents ( some Additional conditions apply)Brothers or sisters, nephews or nieces, orphaned granddaughters or grandsons, below 18 years of age, and not married by a common-law relationship.
- Grandparents ( some Additional conditions apply)
- For any other relative, not considering age or relationship, this applies under specific conditions.
- Accompanying relatives of the above-mentioned (this include partner, spouse, and dependent children).
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