Spousal and Family Sponsorship
Who is your family? A spouse or common-law partner you met online? An orphan you adopted overseas? Family reunification is a key goal of Canada's immigration policy. You can sponsor your spouse, parents, grandparents, and dependent children.
What You Need to Know
Defining the sponsorship categories and proving the genuineness of your relationships, however, can be challenging. Customs and records vary so much from country to country. For example, what if you don't have birth or marriage certificates? How do you convince a visa officer that you didn't enter the relationship merely for immigration purposes?
Other technical issues may crop up. You must meet minimum income requirements for sponsoring parents and grandparents. For your spouse or common-law partner, you must promise to provide his or her basic life necessities for three years after he or she enters Canada.
While it's tempting to do everything yourself, successfully sponsoring your family involves far more than just filling out forms. You need to plan properly, build a convincing case and avoid common pitfalls that may delay your case.
How We Can Help
Being separated from your loved ones is stressful enough. You don't need the strain and uncertainty of a complex immigration process. At Lowe & Company, we have the expertise and experience to guide you through the process. Book a consultation.
Learn more about the sponsorship process and your responsibilities:
- Bringing Your Spouse or Partner and Children to Canada
- Bringing Your Parents and Grandparents to Canada
- Income Requirements for Family Sponsorship
- The Cross-Border Top 10 List: What You Need to Know About Spousal Sponsorship
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