If you are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident and wish to bring your family members to Canada, you may do so using the Canadian Family Sponsorship Program. Canada is vested in bringing families together using programs such as Family Sponsorship to allow family members of Canadians to apply for permanent residency.
As of January 1, 2017, a total of 10,000 applications will be accepted for parents and grandparents. To bring your parent or grandparent to Canada apply for the SUPER VISA. This does not affect sponsorship applications for spouses, partners, dependent or adopted children and other eligible relatives.
To be eligible for the Canada Family Sponsorship Program, the sponsored person must fall into one of the following categories:
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada interested in sponsoring a spouse to Canada, our immigration team can help you bring your loved one to Canada within 12 months! This process is part of our Spousal Sponsorship to Canada. If you are in a relationship with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, our immigration team can help you become a permanent resident!
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If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you may be able to sponsor your parent or grandparent to become a permanent resident under the Family Class (FC). If you sponsor your parent or grandparent to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you must make every reasonable effort to provide for your own essential needs and those of your parent or grandparent. You are responsible for supporting your parent or grandparent financially when he or she arrives. As a sponsor, you must make sure your parent or grandparent does not need to seek social assistance from the government.
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A son or daughter is dependent when the child:
is under age 19 and does not have a spouse or common-law partner, or
is 19 years of age or older and has depended largely on the financial support of a parent since before age 19 because of a physical or mental condition.
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Requirements
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has not yourself been sponsored in the last five (5) years,
Be at least 18 years of age,
Meet the financial requirements for sponsoring a family member (*note that sponsoring a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner does not require a minimum income),
Take full financial responsibility for the person you are sponsoring. Ensure that your sponsored family member will not require assistance from the Canadian government. If you are sponsoring a spouse or common-law partner, you must take financial responsibility for three (3) years from the time they become permanent residents. For dependent children, you must take financial responsibility for ten (10) years or until they turn 25, whichever happens first.
Have a family member who is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and whose relationship fits into one of the categories listed above.
Show that they have plans by which they will be able to financially support themselves and any of their dependents,
Successfully complete medical, criminal and background screenings.
How can SM Immigration help me Sponsor my Family to Canada?
The process of family sponsorship is complex and often confusing. The federal government requires that you provide a lot of personal information to prove that your intentions are genuine and that a sponsored person will not be a burden or threat to Canadians. Our team of qualified immigration consultants can help you bring your loved ones into Canada with no hassle. We will assist you in gathering all the necessary information so that your immigration application gets approved quickly.
There are several options available for immigration to Canada under the family sponsorship program and the requirements vary depending on the relationship of the sponsor to the person being sponsored. Sponsoring a spouse or common-law partner is very different from sponsoring any other member of your family. If you are married or in a common-law relationship and are interested in immigration to Canada, our Spousal Sponsorship page can provide you with the information you need to get started.
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