Family Sponsorship

Family Sponsorship is a key component of Canada’s immigration system, allowing Canadian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with their loved ones. Through Family Sponsorship, you can bring your spouse, children, parents, and other eligible relatives to Canada, helping them gain permanent residency.

Under Canada’s Family Sponsorship program, you can sponsor:

• Spouse or Common-Law Partner: Bring your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner to Canada to live with you permanently.

• Dependent Children: Sponsor your biological or adopted children under the age of 22, or older if they have a disability and rely on you for financial support.

• Parents and Grandparents: Help your parents or grandparents join you in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP).

• Other Eligible Relatives: In specific circumstances, you may be able to sponsor orphaned siblings, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren under 18 years of age, as well as one other relative if you do not have any other eligible relatives.

As a sponsor, you must meet certain eligibility requirements, including:

• Age: You must be at least 18 years old.

• Status in Canada: You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

• Financial Stability: You must demonstrate the ability to financially support your sponsored relative, ensuring they do not require social assistance.

• Undertaking Agreement: You must agree to an undertaking, committing to provide financial support for your sponsored relative for a specific period, depending on the relationship.

Before beginning the process, it’s essential to ensure both you and the relative you wish to sponsor meet all eligibility criteria. Our legal team can assess your situation and provide clear guidance on your options.

Once eligibility is confirmed, the next step is to submit a complete sponsorship application. This includes submitting forms and supporting documents to prove your relationship and meet all program requirements.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will review your application to ensure all criteria are met. Processing times can vary, depending on the type of sponsorship and the relative’s location.

If your sponsorship application is approved, your relative will receive permanent residency status, allowing them to live, work, and study in Canada. Upon arrival, they will need to fulfill certain obligations, such as attending a landing interview.

Our experienced immigration lawyers are here to guide you through every step, ensuring a smooth and successful application process.

• Comprehensive Eligibility Assessment: We carefully review your circumstances to determine the best sponsorship options for your family.

• Document Preparation and Submission: We assist in gathering, organizing, and submitting all necessary documents, reducing the risk of delays or denials.

• Application Monitoring: We keep track of your application’s progress and provide regular updates, so you always know where you stand.

• Legal Support: Should any issues arise during the process, we are ready to advocate on your behalf, ensuring your family’s reunification is not delayed.

Don’t let the complexities of the immigration process keep you from reuniting with your family. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced immigration lawyers. We’re here to help you bring your loved ones to Canada.