Family reunification is a legally defined purpose under the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and Canada's immigration and refugee processes operate with this purpose in mind.
this includes:
Sponsorship of Spouse or Children (if there are dependent children, they are also included in this program)
The application for spouse sponsorship consists of two parts: first, the sponsor submits an application to become a sponsor, and second, the application is made to sponsor the spouse and accompanying children to become permanent residents of Canada; see:IRCC Guide 5525
You need to meet the following criteria to determine whether you are a sponsor for your family member.
- Age of 18 or older
- The applicant is a Canadian citizen, a registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act, or a permanent resident of Canada; and I must be residing in Canada.
- If a Canadian citizen is residing abroad, they must have a plan to return to Canada to live when their spouse or child becomes a permanent resident.
- A permanent resident residing outside of Canada is not eligible.
- Applicants residing in Quebec must also meet the eligibility criteria to become a sponsor in Quebec. Quebec’s conditions to be a sponsor.
Note: Sponsoring adopted children falls under a different program, the 'Sponsorship of Adopted Children and Other Relatives,' which has specific requirements for both sponsors and sponsored individuals.
Sponsorship of parents and grandparents (IRCC link）
To become a sponsor, you need to be
- Age of 18 or older
- A Canadian citizen, a registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act, or a permanent resident of Canada
Application:
- Fill forms online
- The government-selected applicants submit their applications.
- Received a government immigration sponsorship invitation letter.
- Submit official application
Super visa
The Super Visa is used for grandparents or parents to visit and stay with their children (grandchildren) who reside in Canada. Unlike regular multiple-entry visas valid for 10 years, the Super Visa allows grandparents or parents to stay in Canada for up to 2 years at a time, whereas regular multiple-entry visas only allow visitors to stay for a maximum of 6 months per entry.
What do you need for your super visa?
- What makes you go back home country before the expiration date shows on your super visa( property, business, etc..)
- Visiting purpose
- Financial support
- The economic, and political condition of your home country
- A invitation letter
Additionally:
- To prove that your child in Canada meets the minimum income threshold,minimum income threshold. click here to check the minimum income threshold.
- The child must provide a written statement committing to providing you with financial support.
- The applicant must have Canadian medical insurance coverage for a minimum of one year.
- medical exam. Click immigration medical examfor more information