About Family Sponsorship Programs

There are many Canadians with families and as well as loved ones living outside of Canada and aiming to immigrate to Canada. Family sponsorship programs are intended for bringing your family members and loved ones to live permanently in the country.

The government of Canada offers several ways to make the dream come true with the Family Class Sponsorship class. Therefore, experts assert that among the developed countries, Canada offers the most generous family sponsorship programs. Canadian government values family togetherness and makes some relationships, including parents and grandparents, common-law partners and spouses, dependent kids eligible, for Family Class Sponsorship. Some provincial family class programs to deal with other potential relationships.

Parents Sponsorship

Canadapt offers you various pathways to reunite with your parent or grandparent. Canadian parents and grandparents’ sponsorship programs entail a yearly limit on the number of approved applications. On the other hand, you can also opt for the Super Visa Program if the limit for the program has been reached. Indeed, The super visa program does bring in your parents and grandparents on the extended multi-entry visas. The visa does have an expiry period of up to ten years.

Spousal Sponsorship

The alternatives available to bring a spouse to Canada should be chosen with care. Canadapt experts will assist you through the application process. There are groups of federal spousal sponsorship, including outland and inland. The groups do have advantages and disadvantages. Also, ensure that you and your partner meet the points in the criteria.

Child Sponsorship

Children of persons with Canadian citizenship living in a foreign land can move with the Canadian dependent child sponsorship program. Also, check with Canadapt experts to ensure that your child meets the required criteria.

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FAQ about family sponsorship

Who qualifies for sponsoring a spouse to Canada?

Canadian citizens and Permanent residents living in Canada.
Canadian citizen or permanent residents who do not receive social assistance, other than help with disability.
Canadian citizen or permanent residents who are able to financially provide for the needs of the person sponsored.
Canadian citizen or permanent residents who are married, in common-law or conjugal relationship.

How long is the processing time for Sponsorship Applications?

The government of Canada has improved the processing time for permanent resident visas over the years, with the standard application completed in 12 months. This processing time for spousal sponsorship to Canada may lengthen, depending on the details of your case.

What are the main reasons for Refused Application

Not enough proof of relationship to prove legitimacy.
Errors when filling out Canadian spousal sponsorship forms.
Misrepresentation of facts presented in your application.
Inadmissibility due to a conviction or public safety issues.
Unable to meet basic requirements for spousal sponsorship.

Will my spouse receive Canadian Citizenship?

After a successful sponsorship process, your spouse may begin to fulfill requirements to become a Canadian citizen. A spousal sponsorship could be the first step for your spouse to earn citizenship.

What type of marriage proof do I need?

There’s a wide variety of documentation that you may use as proof of relationship, including:

Joint bank accounts.
Filing tax returns as a couple.
Shared bills, such as mortgage, rent and utilities payments.
Traditional communication, including phone call logs and text messages.
Social media communication, such as Facebook posts and messages.
Sharing benefits offered by an employer.
Statutory declarations from family and friends.
Photographs of you as a couple.

Do I qualify for spousal sponsorship if I’ve been married before?

Divorced sponsors are allowed to apply.

Do I still qualify if I have been charged with a criminal offense?

You may still qualify for the spouse sponsorship program if you’ve been charged with a criminal offense. Certain criminal offenses will not disqualify you from the process, while others may require additional legal work for your application to succeed.