Yes, you can bring your family to Canada with Express Entry. However, not all family members qualify for the program. Family members considered as dependents of the primary applicant can be included in the Express Entry application. The Express Entry program is one of Canada's most sought-after permanent residence pathways. The program invites qualifying skilled foreign workers to apply for Canada PR. Specific family members, such as the spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, etc., can be included in the Express Entry application. Other family members, such as parents, siblings, relatives, or grandparents, cannot come to Canada under the Express Entry program. The Family Sponsorship program is an alternative option for other family members who want to come to Canada. You can also improve your chances of increasing your overall CRS score if your spouse accompanies you to Canada via the Express Entry system. The program allocates additional points to the spouse for age, education, language proficiency, work experience, etc. In cases where your spouse has a higher CRS score than you, you can even consider making them the primary applicant for the Express Entry program.
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Which Family members can come to Canada under Express Entry?
The Express Entry profile allows specific family members to be included in the primary applicant's application.
The table below has the list of family members that you can bring to Canada with Express Entry:
|
Family Member |
Criteria |
|
Spouse or common-law partner |
Must have lived with the legally married partner or spouse for at least 12 months. |
|
Dependent child |
The Dependent child must be unmarried and below 22 years of age. Children over 22 years old are considered in exceptional cases that include the child having a mental or physical condition. |
|
Dependent child of the spouse or common-law partner |
The dependent child must be below 22 years of age, with exceptions for those with a mental or physical condition. |
|
Dependent child of a dependent child |
Children of your dependent children, that is, your grandchildren can be included |
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Which Family members cannot come to Canada under Express Entry?
The Express Entry program allows you to bring family to Canada, but not all family members qualify to apply.
The family members that cannot be included in your Express Entry profile are as follows:
- Parents
- Grandparents
- Siblings (Brother or sister)
- Relatives (Uncle or aunt)
- Relatives (Nephew or niece)
- Other family members or relatives
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How do I prove my family ties for the Express Entry program?
You must provide sufficient proof of family ties to qualify for the Express Entry program.
The table below has some of the requirements that you would need to prove the family ties with your family members:
|
Family Member |
Proof of Relationship |
|
Spouse |
Proof of marriage, like a Marriage Certificate |
|
Common-law partner |
Proof that you have been living with the partner for at least 12 months: |
|
Utility bills |
|
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Housing lease |
|
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Bank account details |
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Dependent children |
Birth certificate for biological children and Adoption or surrogacy certificates for adopted dependent children |
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How much proof of funds do I need to support myself and my Family members in Canada?
The proof of funds you would need to provide for yourself and your family in Canada differs based on the size of your family.
You can refer to the table below for a better understanding of the proof of funds required to immigrate to Canada with your family members:
|
Number of family members |
Funds you require (in Canadian dollars) |
|
1 |
$14,690 |
|
2 |
$18,288 |
|
3 |
$22,483 |
|
4 |
$27,297 |
|
5 |
$30,690 |
|
6 |
$34,917 |
|
7 |
$38,875 |
|
If more than 7 people, for each additional family member, add |
$3,958 |
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