Canada Immigration Program : Sponsoring your family

For any individual shifting his or her base to another country, the next major worry is to sponsor the immediate family. A large proportion of Canadian visas are covered in the Family Class. Canada is committed to helping families reunite.The process to sponsor your family begins when you, as a citizen or permanent resident in Canada, apply to be a sponsor. making the family visas one of the most widely used categories for migration to Canada.

The following are the main categories :

Spousal visa

The Spousal visa allows applicants married to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident the unique opportunity to be sponsored along with their dependent children. The applicant and their spouse must be married and show the genuine and continuing nature of the relationship and intend to live together in Canada.

Common-law partner visa to Canada

Under the Common-Law Partner visa, Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are living in Canada can apply to sponsor their common-law partner and eligible dependent children. This visa allows applicants who have been residing with their qualifying Canadian partners for a period of 1 year or more in an ongoing relationship the opportunity to be sponsor.

Parental and grandparental visa

Under the Family Visa category, the Parental and Grandparental visa, Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are living in Canada can apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents. Applicants are required to show their relationship with their Canadian children and grandchildren.

Remaining relative visa to Canada

Dependent child(ren) visa to Canada. To apply for the Remaining Relative visa, applicants must have an extended relative who is either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada with no living close family relatives. The Canadian sponsor must be willing to sponsor the remaining relative(s) and provide evidence of sufficient income. The sponsor must also sign an undertaking to provide for all of the applicant(s)'s needs for a specified period of time. As such, the applicant(s) must show that their Canadian sponsor meets the income requirements to provide for their essential needs during the period of the undertaking.

If you would like to make an application under this immigration category or would like to speak with us regarding your eligibility for this program please call North American Immigration services(india)pvt.Ltd. during office hours Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm at 91-11-4160 5455 / 4160 5456, 91-93122 33065. Other query must be sent to visainfo@vsnl.net / visainfo_1998@yahoo.com.