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Canada's Family Class category is the second largest group of immigrants welcomed into the country through its Immigration Levels Plan. The government is currently working to increase its immigration numbers to aid in the post-COVID economic recovery and is welcoming the highest levels of immigration in the country's history.
Canadian family sponsorship is a program that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor certain family members to come to Canada as permanent residents. The sponsor must be at least 18 years of age and must undertake to provide for the basic needs of the sponsored person for a period of time. The sponsored person must pass medical, criminal, and security checks and must also demonstrate that they will be able to support themselves and their dependents after their arrival in Canada. There are two types of sponsorship: spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, and dependent children or other eligible relatives such as parents and grandparents.
To apply for family sponsorship, the sponsor (the Canadian citizen or permanent resident) must first submit a sponsorship application to the government of Canada. This application includes a sponsorship agreement, which the sponsor must sign, and a undertaking, which is a legal promise to provide for the basic needs of the sponsored person for a period of time. The sponsor must also provide proof of income and other financial information.
Once the sponsorship application is approved, the sponsored person (the family member being sponsored) must submit a separate application for permanent residence. This application includes a variety of forms and documents, including proof of identity, medical exam results, and police clearance certificates.
The sponsored person's application will be processed by immigration officials, who will determine whether the person is eligible to come to Canada as a permanent resident. It's important to note that it can take several months, even years for the process to be completed.
It is recommended to consult a immigration lawyer or a registered immigration consultant for guidance and assistance throughout the process.
Under the Canadian family sponsorship program, you can sponsor the following family members:
It's important to note that the person being sponsored must be able to pass medical, criminal, and security checks and must also demonstrate that they will be able to support themselves and their dependents after their arrival in Canada.
To sponsor your child to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you must first be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be at least 18 years of age. Here is a general outline of the steps to take to sponsor your child:
1. Gather all necessary documents: This includes proof of your Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status, proof of your relationship to your child, and any other required documents.
2. Submit a sponsorship application: This includes a sponsorship agreement, which you must sign, and a undertaking, which is a legal promise to provide for the basic needs of your child for a period of time. You must also provide proof of income and other financial information.
3. Have your child apply for permanent residence: Your child must submit a separate application for permanent residence, which includes forms and documents such as proof of identity, medical exam results, and police clearance certificates.
4. Wait for processing: The processing time for sponsorship applications can vary, but it can take several months, even years for the process to be completed.
5. Once the sponsorship application is approved, the child's application for permanent residence will be processed by immigration officials, who will determine whether the child is eligible to come to Canada as a permanent resident.
It is recommended to consult a immigration lawyer or a registered immigration consultant for guidance and assistance throughout the process.
The fee for a Canadian family sponsorship visa varies depending on the type of visa and the number of people included in the application. As of 2021, the fee for a spouse or common-law partner sponsorship is $475 CAD for the principal applicant and $75 CAD for each dependent child. However, it is always best to check the Government of Canada website for the most up-to-date fees as they may change over time.
The required bank balance for a Canadian family sponsorship visa can vary depending on the number of people included in the application, as well as the sponsor's income and assets. However, as a general guide, the sponsor must provide evidence that they have enough financial resources to support the sponsored person(s) and any dependents included in the application.
As per the immigration, refugees and citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines, the sponsor is responsible for providing for the basic needs of the sponsored person(s), such as food, clothing, and shelter, and must also be able to provide for any additional needs, such as medical care.
It is always best to check the Government of Canada website for the most up-to-date guidelines and financial requirements as they may change over time.
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