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One of the stated objectives of Canadian Immigration policy is to facilitate family reunification (IRPA,s 3(1)(d))
The goal of family class immigration is “to see that families are reunited in Canada”
The Family Class Sponsorship Program reunites families by enabling adult permanent residents or citizens to sponsor a relative for immigration to Canada. To be eligible, the person seeking sponsorship must be a :
You can sponsor certain family members to come to Canada if you’re at least 18 years old and a :
As a sponsor, You must make a formal commitment to become financially responsible for the family members. This commitment is called an “undertaking” and is found in a sponsor’s application form (IMM 1344). The undertaking is a legally binding contract between the sponsor and the minister of IRCC. It sets out the obligations of the sponsor, the duration of the undertaking, and the consequences of default.
Duration of Undertaking
| Person Sponsored | Term of Undertaking |
|---|---|
| Spouse, Common Law Partner, or conjugal partner | 3 years from date of becoming a permanent residence |
| Dependent Child of sponsor or sponsor’s spouse, Common law partner or Conjugal Partner | 10 years or age 25 whichever comes from the date of becoming a permanent residence |
| Parent or Grandparent | 20 years from date of becoming a permanent residence |
| Any Other Person | 10 years from date of becoming a permanent residence |
The term LICO is used to determine that the applicant meets the minimum necessary income (MIN) test. The following rules apply to the different categories of sponsorship;
You can sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent child if:
If you’re eligible, you must be able to :
Last Update: 23 May 2020
Last Update: 23 May 2020
You can sponsor your own parents and grandparents if
A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for up to 2 years at a time. It’s a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years.
To be eligible for a super visa, you must :
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See the examples below to better understand who you can sponsor.
You can sponsor your parents together if they are a couple (married or in a common-law relationship). On the application, you must designate one of them (either your mother or your father) as the main applicant, called the principal applicant. The other will be designated as a dependant.
If you have brothers or sisters, you can include them in the application only if they qualify as dependent children. If they’re older than the age limit or they don’t meet all the requirements, they can’t be added to your parents’ application as dependent children. They’ll have to immigrate on their own if they want to live in Canada.
You can sponsor your father, his spouse and their son (your half-brother). On the application, your father must be the main applicant, called the principal applicant, because he’s related to you. Your step mother can’t be the principal applicant. She’ll be listed as your father’s dependant. Your stepbrother can be added as a dependant only if he qualifies as a dependent child.
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Information for parents and grandparents, including applications for super visas, processing times, what to expect when you arrive in Canada and how to extend your stay.
A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for up to 2 years at a time. It’s a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years.
If you want to stay for 6 months or less, apply for a visitor visa.
To be eligible for a super visa, you must:
You must also :
You can’t include dependants in this application.
The child or grandchild who invites you must prove that their household meets the minimum necessary income. The following documents are examples of what can be used as proof of funds :
We consider several things before we decide if you can come to Canada. You must be a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave by choice at the end of your visit.
We’ll look at these things when you apply:
| Size of Family Unit | |
|---|---|
| 1 person (your child or grandchild) | |
| 2 persons | |
| 3 persons | |
| 4 persons | |
| 5 persons | |
| 6 persons | |
| 7 persons | |
| More than 7 persons, for each additional person, add |
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