Family Sponsorship. What is it?

Reuniting Families has been one of the core goals of the current Canadian Government. One way to do this is through sponsoring a member of your family

You can sponsor a relative as long as you are:

• 18 Years or Older

• A Canadian Citizen or,

• A Permanent Resident of Canada or,

• A person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act

Sponsoring a relative grants them permanent residency in Canada, which will allow them to reside, study, and work.

Who can I sponsor?

You are able to sponsor if you are eligible or under certain conditions:

• Spouse

• Common-law Partner / Conjugal Partner

• Parents / Grandparents

• Dependent Children / Adopted Children

• Other Relatives

Some cases are often extremely circumstantial and the best method to determine if you are eligible is to contact us

What are the Requirements for the Sponsor?

The sponsor must meet the following requirements in order to sponsor a family member:

• Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident or A registered Indian in Canada

• Must be at least 18 years old

• For Permanent Residents or as a Registered Indian, they must be residing in Canada during the time of the application.

• A Canadian Citizen must show their intent to reside in Canada upon approval of the sponsorship Application

• If required, must provide evidence that they will be able to financially support their family member and dependents

• Must enter into an ‘Undertaking’ with the Canadian Government, indicating their financial responsibilities for a set amount of time of the applicant and their dependents. The agreement length varies by which family member is being sponsored.

• Must not be in the process of a Bankruptcy hearing or have declared bankruptcy.

• Must not be in prison

• Must not be receiving social assistance excluding disability assistance.

Want to Sponsor a Relative?

Sponsorship applications are lengthy with a large amount of documentation needed to provide evidence that the relationship is genuine in cases of spousal sponsorship or if all the supporting documents are present in the application to avoid delays or refusals. Contact us today to better understand your situation and how we can help!

Speak to an expert so that we may provide an evaluation on your case and ensure that there are no concerning factors. Seeking professional help can provide assistance in navigating an often complicated and stressful task, We’re here to help you reunite with your family so do not hesitate to contact us