Canada Immigration with family
The Government of Canada offers several immigration programs to help families reunite in Canada. You can sponsor your dependents and family members to Canada or migrate with them under specific immigration pathways.
Canada Family Sponsorship Program
Canada offers many immigration programs to sponsor your family members to Canada. The IRCC allows eligible residents above 18 years to sponsor their dependent spouses, common-law partners, parents, children, and grandparents in Canada.
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Types of Family Sponsorship Programs in Canada
The following are the different types of immigration programs listed under the Canadian Family Sponsorship program:
- Spousal Sponsorship Program: Allows Canadian citizens and PR holders to sponsor their spouses in Canada.
- Conjugal Partner Sponsorship Program: Allows Canadian citizens and PR holders to sponsor their common-law partners in Canada.
- Dependent Child Sponsorship Program: This program allows Canadian citizens and PR holders to sponsor their dependent child under 16 years of age.
- Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program: Allows Canadian citizens and PR holders to sponsor their parents and grandparents in Canada. There are two types of visas under this program:
- Super Visa (Temporary)
- Parents and Grandparents (PGP) (Permanent)
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- Other Family Members Sponsorship Program: Allows Canadian citizens and PR holders to sponsor other relatives in Canada, including siblings, grandchildren, and orphaned nephews or nieces.
Who is eligible to be a sponsor?
You would be eligible to sponsor your partner, spouse, or child if:
- You are above 18 years of age
- You are a Citizen of Canada or hold a Canada PR visa
- You have enough funds to support your dependents without any assistance from the Canadian Government.
- You have proof of funds to be considered eligible as a sponsor.
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