Sponsor Family
In Canada, the Sponsorship Program for family members is an integral part of the country's immigration system, emphasizing family reunification. This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members from abroad to come and live in Canada as permanent residents.
Family sponsorship categories encompass various relationships, such as:
1. Spouses and Partners: Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor their spouses, common-law partners, or conjugal partners.
2. Dependent Children: Parents in Canada can sponsor their dependent children, including adopted children and certain other relatives, to come and live with them.
3. Parents and Grandparents: Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents under specific family reunification programs.
4. Other Relatives: In some cases, specific family members such as orphaned siblings, nieces, and nephews might be eligible for sponsorship under certain circumstances.
The sponsorship process requires the sponsor to meet specific financial criteria, ensuring they have the means to support the sponsored family member(s) upon their arrival in Canada. The sponsor also commits to providing financial support to the sponsored family member for a specific duration, generally three to ten years, depending on the relationship and the type of sponsorship.
Moreover, both the sponsor and the sponsored family member(s) need to meet eligibility criteria, including passing background checks and medical exams.
The aim of family sponsorship in Canada is to reunite families, allowing them to live together in Canada and foster family unity. It provides an opportunity for family members abroad to settle in Canada, contributing to the social and cultural fabric of the country.
