Spousal Sponsorship

Spousal Sponsorship is a program in Canada that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residency in the country. This program is designed to help keep families together by allowing partners to reunite and live together in Canada.

Eligibility:

• The sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and meet certain criteria.
• The sponsored spouse or partner must be legally married to the sponsor or in a genuine common-law relationship.
• Both same-sex and opposite-sex relationships are eligible for spousal sponsorship in Canada.

Dependent Sponsorship

Dependent Sponsorship in Canada is a program that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their dependent children for permanent residency in the country. This program enables families to reunite and live together in Canada. Here are some key points about dependent sponsorship.

Eligibility:

• The sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and meet specific criteria.
• The dependent child being sponsored must be under the age of 22 and not married or in a common-law relationship.
• The sponsor must prove that they can financially support the dependent child and meet the minimum income requirements.

Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship

Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship is a program in Canada that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency in the country. This program enables families to reunite and live together in Canada. Here are some key points about parent and grandparent sponsorship.

Eligibility:

• The sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and meet specific criteria.
• The person being sponsored must be the sponsor’s parent or grandparent.
• The sponsor must meet the minimum income requirements and demonstrate the ability to financially support the sponsored parent or grandparent.

Relative Sponsorship

In Canada, sponsorship programs for other relatives are more limited compared to spousal sponsorship, dependent sponsorship, or parent and grandparent sponsorship. However, there are still some options available to sponsor certain eligible relatives. Here are a few examples.

Sponsoring an Orphaned Relative:

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their orphaned siblings, nephews, nieces, or grandchildren if they are under the age of 18, unmarried, and do not have any parents who can take care of them. The sponsor must meet the eligibility criteria and demonstrate the ability to provide financial support.

Sponsoring a brother, Sister, or Half-Sibling:

In certain situations, Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to sponsor their adult siblings or half-siblings. To be eligible, the sponsor must be 18 years of age or older and meet specific criteria, including financial requirements.