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Guide to Obtaining a Family Visa for Canada
Canada is known for its inclusive and family-friendly immigration policies, making it an attractive destination for families looking to relocate. Whether you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, bringing your loved ones to join you in Canada is possible through various family visa options. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you understand the process of obtaining a family visa for Canada.
Understanding Family Sponsorship
Family sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, dependent children, parents, grandparents, and certain other relatives for permanent residence in Canada. The sponsor must meet specific eligibility criteria and agree to support the family member financially.
Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Eligibility requires Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status.
Be at Least 18 Years Old
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for this visa.
Reside in Canada
Must reside in Canada to be eligible for this visa program.
Meet Financial Requirements
To qualify, you must meet the required financial criteria for the visa.
Sign an Undertaking
You must sign an undertaking to fulfill the visa requirements.
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Who Can Be Sponsored?
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor:
Spouse, Common-Law Partner, or Conjugal Partner
Dependent Children
Children under the age of 22 who are not married or in a common-law relationship.
Parents and Grandparents
Other Relatives
In specific situations, other relatives can be sponsored if the sponsor does not have a living spouse, common-law partner, child, parent, grandparent, or sibling.
Required Documents
You will need the following documents to apply for family sponsorship:
Proof of your Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
Proof of relationship to the family member being sponsored (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate)
Police certificates and medical exams for the sponsored family member
Financial documents showing the sponsor’s income
Completed application forms
Passport-sized photographs
Additional supporting documents as required
Application Process
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Gather Necessary Documents
Collect all required documents and complete the application forms accurately. Ensure you include all supporting documents to avoid delays.
Submit the Sponsorship Application
Submit the completed application package to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). You can apply online or by mail, depending on the specific program requirements.
Wait for Processing
The processing time for family sponsorship applications varies depending on the type of sponsorship and the applicant's country of origin. Processing times can range from several months to a few years, particularly for parents and grandparents.
Medical Exams and Police Certificates
The sponsored family member will need to undergo a medical examination and provide police certificates as part of the application process.
Approval and Permanent Residence
If the application is approved, the sponsored family member will receive permanent resident status and can move to Canada.
Financial Support and Obligations
Sponsors must agree to financially support the sponsored family member for a specific period:
Spouse, Common-Law Partner, or Conjugal Partner
3 years
Dependent Children
10 years or until the child turns 25, whichever comes first
Parents and Grandparents
20 years
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