Family Sponsorship
Family sponsorship is a process through which a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor certain family members for permanent residence in Canada.
Under the Canadian immigration system, there are several different classes of family sponsorship, including:
- Spousal sponsorship: This class of sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence in Canada.
- Parent and Grandparent sponsorship: This class of sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence in Canada.
- Dependent Child sponsorship: This class of sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their dependent children for permanent residence in Canada.
- Other Family Class sponsorship: This class of sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor certain other family members for permanent residence in Canada, such as orphaned siblings, nieces, nephews, or grandparents.
To be eligible to sponsor a family member, the sponsor must meet certain income requirements and demonstrate that they have the ability to financially support their family members once they arrive in Canada. It’s also important to note that the process of family sponsorship takes time and can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case.