1. What is sponsorship?

Sponsorship is a Canadian immigration program that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse, child, parent or grandparent to obtain permanent residence in Canada.

Sponsorship can help family members reunite and stay together in Canada.

2. Eligibility criteria for sponsorship

To sponsor a family member, you must meet certain eligibility criteria, which may vary depending on the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant. Here are some examples of eligibility criteria:

• You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada.
• You must intend to live with the family member you are sponsoring in Canada.
• You must have sufficient income to support your family, as you must sign a financial support agreement.
• The applicant must meet certain requirements, such as age, health status and criminal history.

3. The different sponsorship categories

There are several sponsorship categories, each with their own eligibility criteria and requirements. Here are some examples of sponsorship categories:

• Sponsorship of spouses, common-law partners and conjugal partners: to sponsor a spouse or conjugal partner to obtain permanent residence in Canada.
• Child sponsorship: to sponsor a child for permanent residency in Canada.
• Sponsorship of parents and grandparents: to sponsor a parent or grandparent to obtain permanent residence in Canada.

4. The steps to sponsor a family member

The sponsorship process includes several steps, such as document collection, application submission, security checks and interviews. Processing times may vary depending on the sponsorship category and the individual circumstances of the applicant. It is important to carefully follow the instructions and deadlines provided by the immigration authorities.

5. The services offered by your immigration firm

Notre cabinet d’immigration peut aider les parrains à comprendre les critères d’admissibilité, à préparer et à soumettre leur demande de parrainage, à collecter les documents nécessaires, et à suivre le processus de demande jusqu’à l’obtention de la résidence permanente. Nous offrons également des conseils et de l’assistance pour la préparation de l’entente de soutien financier et pour la préparation de l’entrevue, si nécessaire. Notre objectif est de simplifier le processus pour nos clients et de maximiser leurs chances de succès dans leur demande de parrainage au Canada.