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The purpose of the Family Class Sponsorship program is to assist citizens and permanent residents of Canada in bringing their loved ones to the country. It enables sponsors to apply for permanent residency for their parents, grandparents, dependent children, spouse, common-law partner, and other designated family members. In addition to supporting the mental health of people looking to join their loved ones in Canada, the initiative seeks to promote family togetherness.
You need to fulfill these conditions to be eligible as a sponsor:
You can sponsor the following relatives:
Sponsors must meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) thresholds, which vary based on family size. If sponsoring parents or grandparents, you must prove your income for the last three years, and a spouse can co-sign to meet the financial requirements.
For those living outside Quebec, the MNI is updated annually and applies to all sponsorship programs. Sponsors, along with any co-signers, must demonstrate their financial capacity for each individual they are responsible for. This includes proving income for the three tax years preceding the invitation to apply, not the date of the interest to sponsor submission.
In Quebec, the MNI differs slightly from the federal standard. Sponsors must calculate the income required to meet the basic needs of their families and those they wish to sponsor. The basic annual income required varies depending on family size, as shown below:
To determine the MNI, sponsors must calculate the size of their family unit, which includes:
How to apply for Express Entry in Canada? Let’s first check the programs under Express Entry.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will acknowledge receipt of your Family Class Sponsorship application when it has been submitted. Depending on the kind of sponsorship and the quality of your application, processing times for family sponsorship might differ significantly. In most cases, it can take 12 to 24 months. The IRCC site allows applicants to view the status of their applications online.
If denied, the notice will provide the decision’s justification and appeal alternatives. You can monitor the progress of your application online during the procedure via the IRCC portal.
Incomplete applications, inadequate connection documentation, and criminal or medical inadmissibility are frequent obstacles. Our staff is here to assist you in resolving these problems, guaranteeing a more seamless procedure and resolving any issues before submission.
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Eligible relatives include spouses, common-law partners, dependent children, parents, grandparents, and orphaned siblings, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren.
Sponsors must meet the MNI thresholds based on family size.
Yes, but specific income requirements must be met.
Processing times vary, generally taking 12 to 24 months.
Medical inadmissibility may affect the application; we can guide you through this.
Yes, however, each application needs to fulfill the financial and eligibility standards.
After resolving the difficulties, you can appeal or reapply after receiving a letter outlining the reasons.
Although certain costs could be refundable, sponsorship fees are often not.
They could be qualified for an open work permit if they apply onshore.
Provide supporting documents like marriage or birth certificates, photos, and communication logs.
We’ve successfully helped many clients navigate the family sponsorship process, reuniting them with their loved ones in Canada.
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