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Family Sponsorship
Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of at least 18 years old can sponsor certain relatives to become permanent residents of Canada.
Overview
The goal of family sponsorship applications in Canada is to reunite families by allowing Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their eligible family members, such as spouses, partners, parents, and dependent children. This program aims to support family unity, allowing close relatives to live together in Canada and promoting family well-being and support. It aligns with Canada's commitment to compassionate immigration policies, ensuring that families can be together and thrive in the country.
Eligibility
There are two different federal streams of spousal/common-law partner sponsorship – inland and outland. Each stream has its pros and cons, and you, therefore, need to weigh your options very carefully before submitting your applications.
Inland Sponsorship pros and cons
- Sponsor and Applicant Stay Together
- Open Work Permit
- No Appeal Rights
- Limited Travel
- Strict Eligibility
The applicant can remain in Canada with the sponsoring spouse or common-law partner during the processing of the application, allowing the couple to stay together.
The sponsored spouse or partner can apply for an open work permit, which allows them to work anywhere in Canada.
If the application is refused, the sponsored person has no right of appeal and must leave Canada.
The sponsored person may face restrictions on international travel while their application is in process.
Inland sponsorship is only available for spouses or common-law partners who are already in Canada.
Outland Sponsorship pros and cons
- Full Appeal Rights
- More Flexible Travel
- Open to a Wider Range of Applicants
- Limited Open Work Permit Eligibility
If the application is refused, the sponsored person has the right to appeal the decision.
The sponsored person can travel freely during the application process.
Available to spouses or common-law partners both inside and outside of Canada.
The availability of open work permits is more restricted, and it is reserved for specific categories and circumstances.
Book a Consultation
Are you wondering which immigration stream is the most suitable for you? Are you a student or visitor in Canada and unsure how to get a work permit instead? Schedule a consultation and find out!
We offer consultation services from $150.
Book a Consultation
Are you wondering which immigration stream is the most suitable for you? Are you a student or visitor in Canada and unsure how to get a work permit instead? Schedule a consultation and find out!
We offer consultation services from $150.