Sponsorship
Sponsorship is a heartwarming aspect of immigration that genuinely embodies the values of family unity and love. In Canada, individuals have the wonderful opportunity to sponsor their family members to come and live in this beautiful country.
As a nation dedicated to family reunification, Canada has various immigration programs designed to facilitate bringing loved ones together. Through these sponsorship programs, Canadians can extend their support and care to their relatives by helping them establish a new life in Canada.
Whether it’s sponsoring a spouse, parent, grandparent, child, or other eligible family member, the Canadian sponsorship programs serve as a beacon of hope for families seeking to be reunited under one roof. It’s not just about immigration; it’s about creating lasting bonds and cherished memories with those who matter most.
Spousal Sponsorship
As part of its immigration system, Canada allows citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouses, common-law partners, or conjugal partners for permanent residence in the country under the Spousal Sponsorship Program. By permitting Canadian citizens or permanent residents to bring their loved ones to live with them in Canada, the program seeks to promote family reunification.
It’s crucial to first comprehend the differences between common-law, spouse, and conjugal partner relationships.
- Spouse: The sponsored individual and the sponsor are legally wed.
- Common-law Partner: The sponsored individual has lived with the sponsor in a married partnership for a minimum of one year.
- Conjugal Partner: Due to exceptional circumstances, the sponsored person and the sponsor have been in a sincere and ongoing relationship for at least a year, but they are unable to live together or get married.
Child or other Dependent Sponsorship
Through the family sponsorship program, Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are the parents of a child living abroad can seek to sponsor their child or another dependent for permanent residency in Canada, facilitating family reunions.
Children must fit the description of a dependent kid in order to be eligible for sponsorship. A person under the age of 22 who is not married or in a common-law relationship is classified as a dependent, regardless of whether they are the biological or adopted child of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. If a child over the age of 22 has a medical or mental illness that keeps them from being able to support themselves, they will be deemed dependents.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are sponsoring their dependent children do not need to meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) requirement, if the dependent child being sponsored has children of their own. However, if the dependent child being sponsored has dependent children, then the sponsor must meet the MNI required for their family unit size.
We can assist you if you wish to be sponsored, or if you like to sponsor your husband or children! To discuss the options you have, just fill out our free sponsorship evaluation, and a member of the Cankurd Team will get in touch with you!
Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship
A special immigration program called the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) enables Canadian citizens and permanent residents to apply for permanent residence in Canada on behalf of their own parents and grandparents.
The Canadian government’s initiatives to reunite families include the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), which aims to do just that. During designated intake periods, qualified sponsors may submit an interest-to-sponsor form as part of the Parents and Grandparents Program. Following a random drawing, potential sponsors are chosen, and those chosen are asked to submit a full sponsorship application. In order to become permanent residents, the sponsors must fulfill specified eligibility requirements and commit to providing their parents or grandparents with financial support for a predetermined amount of time.
In turn, the sponsored parents or grandparents must fulfill specific qualifying conditions, which may include going through security and medical examinations. The sponsored person may apply for citizenship at a later date if their application is accepted and they are granted permanent residency in Canada.
An eligible sponsor is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who meets certain criteria. These criteria may include:
Age and Residency:
- The sponsor must be at least 18 years old.
- If the sponsor is a permanent resident, they must reside in Canada.
Financial Eligibility:
- The sponsor must meet the minimum necessary income requirement to demonstrate their ability to financially support their parents or grandparents.
- Income requirements are set by the Canadian government and are updated annually.
Agreement to Support:
- Sponsors must sign a sponsorship agreement with the Canadian government, committing to providing financial support to their parents or grandparents for a specific period.
- The sponsorship agreement also includes a commitment to repay any social assistance benefits received by the sponsored family members during the sponsorship period.
Do you need assistance with your sponsorship application for parents and grandparents? Contact us, and let’s navigate the sponsorship process together.