Family
Sponsorship
The Family Sponsorship program is a Canadian immigration program that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members to come to Canada and become permanent residents. The program is designed to reunite families and help them start a new life in Canada.
The Family Sponsorship program has several categories, including:
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Spousal Sponsorship: This category allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner to come to Canada.
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Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship: This category allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada.
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Dependent Child Sponsorship: This category allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their dependent children to come to Canada.
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Other Family Members: This category allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor other eligible family members, such as siblings, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
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To be eligible for the Family Sponsorship program, both the sponsor and the sponsored family member must meet certain criteria, such as age, relationship status, and financial stability. Additionally, the sponsor must agree to support the sponsored family member financially for a certain period of time.
The Family Sponsorship program is an important part of Canada's immigration policy, as it allows families to reunite and start a new life together in Canada.