The family sponsorship program serves as a bridge for families separated by geographical boundaries, allowing Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are parents of children abroad to apply for their child's, or other dependent's, Canadian permanent residence.
Dependent child sponsorship, a facet of the Family Class sponsorship program, facilitates the reunion of family members living in different countries, enabling them to reside together in Canada. Essentially, this initiative permits Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their children from abroad to Canada as permanent residents.
Biological or adopted dependent children can be sponsored to live with their parent(s) as permanent residents in Canada.
To sponsor your child’s immigration to Canada, certain criteria must be met:
Children eligible for sponsorship must meet specific criteria:
As a sponsor, you commit to providing for your child’s basic needs by signing an undertaking, which includes provisions for housing, clothing, food, and medical expenses not covered by the public health system. The duration of the undertaking varies based on the age of the child, typically lasting 10 years or until the child turns 25 for those under 22, and 3 years for those over 22.
Sponsoring a child involves the following steps:
Quebec has its own immigration procedures, necessitating additional steps for residents of the province. Applicants must apply at both federal and provincial levels, acquiring a Quebec Selection Certificate (QSC) and signing an undertaking with the province.
This undertaking commits the sponsor to provide for the basic needs of the sponsored person and possibly reimburse the government for any social assistance provided during the sponsorship period. The duration of the undertaking varies in Quebec, particularly for children, based on age.
Children sponsored through the Family Class receive Canadian permanent residence, granting them the right to study and work in Canada.
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