Family Sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members to come to Canada as permanent residents. This program helps reunite families by allowing them to live, work, and study in Canada.
To be eligible for Family Sponsorship, the sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, at least 18 years old, and able to support the sponsored family member financially. The sponsored person must also meet certain requirements, such as passing medical, criminal, and background checks.
The application process for Family Sponsorship involves submitting two applications: one from the sponsor and one from the sponsored family member. These applications must be submitted together to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The process includes providing necessary documents, paying fees, and attending interviews if required.
The processing time for Family Sponsorship applications can vary depending on the type of relationship and the country of residence of the sponsored person. It is important to check the current processing times on the IRCC website and plan accordingly.
Once the sponsored family member becomes a permanent resident, they have the right to live, work, and study in Canada. However, the sponsor is financially responsible for the sponsored person for a certain period, which can range from 3 to 20 years, depending on the relationship.