How does the Canada Family Immigration work?

Canada places high importance on the families being together and   places commitment to family unification thereby ensuring loved ones can stay together.  Thus, it offers a range of immigration programs and the IRCC provides Canadians with the opportunity to sponsor their family members to join them in the country.

Are you dreaming of starting a new life with your family in Canada?  You need to be completely aware of the procedure to immigrate to Canada as a family member if you want to reunite with your loved ones. 

What is the family Sponsorship program for Canada?

Under the family sponsorship program those individuals who are at least 18 years old and are either Canadian citizens, registered Indians under the Canadian Indian Act, or permanent residents of Canada can sponsor certain relatives to immigrate to Canada. This program presents numerous opportunities for Canadian permanent residents or citizens to bring their families to Canada but when one inviting someone to Canada then it is their responsibility to fulfill their financial obligations towards them.

As a sponsored family member you must rely on the sponsor for your livelihood. However, after getting the permanent residency you should gain the ability to work and settle in Canada thus foster independence and integration.

Few things that you need to keep in mind when applying for a family sponsorship in Canada -

• Typically the application processing time for a sponsored family member under the Canada Family Visa program is 12 months. 
• The sponsors have specific obligations, including providing financial support to their relatives upon arrival and meeting their basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and household supplies. 
• It's imperative that sponsored relatives and family members refrain from seeking social assistance.
• Initiating family sponsorship in Canada is relatively straightforward if one family member holds permanent resident status or is a Canadian citizen. However, sponsors must fully understand their responsibilities before embarking on the family sponsorship program.
• Sponsors are legally bound to sign an undertaking with the Ministry of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, committing to fulfill all basic requirements and provide financial support for their relatives. 
• Spouses or partners of sponsors can assist in meeting income requirements by co-signing as co-applicants. This undertaking remains unchanged even in the event of the sponsor's citizenship, relationship breakup, or divorce.

The Sponsored Applicants must meet the age limit for the right process - 

The duration of the undertaking varies based on the relationship and age of the sponsored person:

• 20 years for sponsoring parents and grandparents
• 10 years for other relatives
• 3 years for sponsoring spouses, partners, or common-law partners and dependent children over 22 years old

There are three main programs for sponsoring family/relatives are below. They are each tailored to specific relationships:

1. Spouse, Partner, or Children 
2. Parents and Grandparents 
3. Other Relatives or Adopted Child

At Meritide Visas, we prioritize your journey to reunite with your loved ones. Trust us to navigate the complexities of the Canada Family Visa process, ensuring a smooth and successful reunion.