Have you successfully established your career in Canada? CONGRATULATIONS!!! Now, are you thinking about bringing your family members to the country? Then you have landed in the right place.

Before anything, do you think Canada is safe for your family? Yes, totally. Being the second-largest in the world, Canada became the most popular choice among the people for immigration. From its natural scenario to the availability of various job opportunities, Canada has become the perfect place for immigrants.

The government of Canada had informed in 2017 that they are ready to have more than a million immigrants in their country. They expect the number of migrants to reach 350000 in 2021, where 40% of the people will be family-sponsored immigrants while the others will be economic migrants.

What Is The Canadian Family Class Sponsorship?

Canada doesn’t leave any stone left unturned to make you stay with your loved ones. If you wish to bring your family members to live with you in Canada, you should opt for Canadian Family Class Sponsorship.

The decision of the Canadian government could fulfill the dream with the number of family class sponsorships such as Spouse or Common-Law Partner, Parent and Grandparent Family Class, and arent and Grandparent Super Visa and Dependent Child Sponsorship.

What Are The Eligibility Criteria Of A Sponsor?

The sponsor is the one who is a Canadian permanent resident, and the sponsored person is one who receives the sponsorship. If you wish you sponsored any of your family members, you should have specific eligibility requirements, as mentioned below, 

1. Should be older than 18 years
2. Must have citizenship in Canada or Permanent resident of Canada
3. Should be financially stable to support the family members

Spouse or Common-Law Partner

A subsection of Canadian family class sponsorship, Spouse, or Common-law partner allows the individual to bring their spouse or law partner under the Canadian permanent residence program. The sponsor and the person who receives the sponsor should prove their relationship legally, which falls under three categories: spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner. 

Spouse:

The sponsor should be legally married to an individual. If the marriage is conducted other than Canada, then the sponsor should submit a valid document where it comes under Canadian federal law. If it takes place in Canada, they could provide a marriage document with a date and place of marriage.

Common-law partner:

The common-law relationship will be accepted when the sponsor and the partner had been co-habit in the same place for at least a year. The mentioned period could give an exception for traveling regarding for professional and family reasons. 

They should meet the following criteria as,

1. The spouse or common-law partner should be more than 16 years old.
2. The sponsor should be related by blood to the spouse or the common-law partner.

The Canadian government also allows same-sex marriage only if they have necessary legal documents.  The sponsor should not have sponsored any other spouse in Canada in the last five years. 

Once the sponsored person was granted permission under the program, there are some conditions as, 

1. The sponsor should maintain his/her spouse’s financial problems for three years once he got permanent residence.
2. The sponsored person will not be allowed to sponsor another individual as a spouse or common-law partner for at least five years.

Parent and Grandparent Family Class

Parent and Grandparent Family Class allow you to bring your parents and grandparents under the Canadian permanent residence. They can also apply for Canadian citizenship. If an individual wants to sponsor this program, they should have minimum income mentioned by the officials.  They should submit the proof of income to IRCC along with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Before applying for this sponsorship, you should submit a few details with proof documents and the application. They are,

1. The family name of the sponsor (which includes the last name, surname, and the first name.)
2. Date of Birth
3. Country or territory of birth
4. Primary residency in Canada
5. Provide email id for further communication with IRCC
6. Number of the member in the family
7. Number of family members the sponsor wish to sponsor
8. Electronic signature
9. Status proof in Canada document number
10. Details of parents and grandparents including their name and date of birth

Parent and Grandparent Super Visa

Being a permanent resident of India, you got another option to bring your parent or grandparent to Canada under the super visa program. The Parent and Grandparent super visa program allows your family to stay in the country as long-term visitors for nearly ten years. They are also entitled to remain in Canada on an initial entry for two years under this visa plan. 

However, your parents and grandparents should submit proof documents which could satisfy the following requirements,

1. Written document with details of financial support from their son/daughter or grandchildren.
2. Proof to make sure that the sponsor can take care of them with minimum income facilities.
3. They should have got Canadian health insurance at least for a year.
4. Medical proof to ensure you are fit for immigration after a complete medical examination 
5. The parents or grandparents also need to submit the temporary resident visa and the super visa depending on the native country. 

Dependent Child Sponsorship

The dependent child sponsorship program allows the permanent resident of Canada to bring their dependent biological or adapted children to Canada. The process requires permission from the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to get a visa.

The children will be allowed to enjoy the rights as permanent residents of Canada once they approve the sponsorship. The children as a sponsored person need to have some eligibility criteria as mentioned below,

1. The person should be less than 22 years of age.
2. He/she should not be a spouse or a common-law partner of another individual.
3. It should depend on the parent’s financial condition as they could not self-support (may be due to deterioration in mental or physical health).

Who are not eligible for Canadian family class sponsorship?

You cannot sponsor your family members, if you have any of the following condition,

1. If you are a temporary resident of Canada who is working or studying under a visa permit.
2. If your permanent residence application is still not approved.
3. If you cannot submit the document, which satisfies the required Minimum necessary income.
4. If you didn’t pay the immigration loan, a performance bond, or court-ordered family payments.
5. If you are in jail, prison, or have been charged on any criminal cases.
6. If you are declared with bankruptcy
7. If you are charged for a criminal offense or any violent sexual offense by the government. 

Around 90 percent of the immigrants had settled in Canada due to its immense economic growth and a safe environment. It should also be noted Canada has the most significant number of migrants settled with the family from India, China, Philippines, and the other 20 countries. These programs are enough to understand that the Canadian government provides equal rights to your family members.

Migrating to Canada with your family is a whole new thing, and it is not entirely simple to complete the process all by yourself. You can contact the Radvision world consultancy, which is one of the leading immigration consultants. Here, we, Revision world consultancy, provide the best service to complete your immigration application at an affordable price.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can I Sponsor my cousin or any other non-immediate family members?

No, it is impossible to sponsor any non-family members, including your cousin, niece, or nephew. You can only act as their sponsor if you had legally adopted them, where they would be mentioned as dependent children. The sponsor can’t even sponsor their siblings if they are older than 18.

Q2. What is the minimum income required to sponsor your spouse?

You don’t need to have financially stabilized income to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner. However, the condition is only suitable if you don’t have any children on your own.

Q3. How long will it take for a family class sponsorship application to be processed?

The minimal time required for the application process might vary depending on the type of family class sponsorship you have chosen. For example, the sponsorship application process for a spouse or common-law partner might take nearly a year.

Q4. Is it possible for a spouse or common-law partner to take a job in Canada while the application was in process?

No, unless the spouse or common-law partner is living in Canada, they cannot permit spousal open work. However, it is possible to apply for a Canadian work permit where your spouse can continue with their regular job until the spouse sponsorship was approved. 

Q5. What are the documents required to prove a legal marriage?

You can show some proof to ensure your legal marriage status. For example, you can submit your joint bank accounts details or any assets registered on both of your names. These related financial proofs will establish your bona fide marriage.

We had experience in guiding numerous clients to reach their dream place. Our dedicated team has professional experts who could guide you in the entire immigration process in a smooth and hassle-free way. The primary goal of Radvision World Consultancy is to help you and your family begin a new and fresh life in Canada.