Sponsor your Spouse/ Common-law partner/ Dependant Children to Canada.
The Canadian government offers the Family Sponsorship program to enable Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or dependent children to come and live with them in Canada. Here are some key things to know about the Family Sponsorship program:
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Eligibility: To be eligible to sponsor a family member to Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, at least 18 years of age, and meet certain income requirements to demonstrate that you can financially support the sponsored person.
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Types of relationships: The Family Sponsorship program allows for sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner, or dependent children. Dependent children include those who are under 22 years of age and are not married or in a common-law relationship, as well as those over 22 who are financially dependent on their parents due to a disability.
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Application process: The application process for the Family Sponsorship program involves submitting an application package that includes forms, documents, and fees. The application will be assessed based on several factors, including the relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored person, financial support, and admissibility to Canada.
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Processing times: The processing times for Family Sponsorship applications can vary, but are typically faster for spouses and dependent children than for common-law partners. The Canadian government aims to process 80% of spousal and dependent child sponsorship applications within 12 months.
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Permanent residency: If the Family Sponsorship application is approved, the sponsored person will receive permanent residency in Canada, which will allow them to live and work in Canada indefinitely. After a certain period of time, they may also be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship.
