Family Reunion Service

Spousal / Partner Sponsorship

Canada values the importance of family and recognizes the significance of keeping families together. That's why the Canadian government offers the option of spousal sponsorship for those who want to bring their spouse or common-law partner to Canada.

However, it's important to keep in mind that the application process for spousal sponsorship can be complex and time-consuming. It's highly recommended that you hire a professional with long experience to help with the process to avoid a returned application or a refusal resulting from mistakes in submission.

There are two types of spousal sponsorship: in-land and out of Canada.

In-land Sponsorship (Inside Canada)

If your spouse or common-law partner is already living in Canada, you can apply for in-land sponsorship. In this case, the sponsored person will be eligible to obtain an open work permit while they wait for the sponsorship application to be processed, which can take several months.

Offshore Sponsorship (Outside Canada)

If your spouse or common-law partner is living outside of Canada, you can apply for out-land sponsorship. In this case, they will need to wait outside of Canada until their sponsorship application is approved, and then they will be able to enter Canada as a permanent resident.

Common-Law and Conjugal Partner Sponsorship

In addition to spousal sponsorship, Canada also recognizes common-law and conjugal partners. A common-law partner is defined as someone you have lived with for at least one year in a conjugal relationship. A conjugal partner is someone you have been in a relationship with for at least one year, but cannot live together due to extenuating circumstances such as immigration barriers or sexual orientation.

Same-Sex Partner Sponsorship

Same-sex partners are eligible for spousal sponsorship and are treated the same as opposite-sex partners.

At RA Migration, our team of experienced immigration consultants is here to guide you through the process and ensure that your application is complete and accurate. Our professional and experienced consultants have a long history of helping clients navigate the complex process of spousal sponsorship. Contact us today to book a consultation and learn more about how we can help bring your loved one to Canada.

Parent and Grand Parents Sponsorship

Are you planning a trip to Canada as a visitor? A visitor visa, also known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), may be required for you to enter the country. A visitor visa is a legal document that allows you to enter Canada for a specific period of time and purpose, such as tourism, visiting family or friends, or attending a conference.

To be eligible to sponsor your parents or grandparents through this program, you must meet the following requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Be financially able to support your sponsored family members
Reside in Canada

If you meet these requirements, you can begin the sponsorship process by submitting an Interest to Sponsor form to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This form will place you in a pool of potential sponsors, and you will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

Once you have been selected from the pool, you will be able to complete the sponsorship application process. This process involves completing and submitting a sponsorship application, as well as supporting documents such as proof of your relationship to the sponsored family members and proof of your financial ability to support them.

It is important to note that the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program is very popular and the number of sponsorships available is limited. As such, it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible to increase your chances of being selected.

In summary, Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program is a great option for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are looking to reunite with their loved ones in Canada. If you wish to bring your parents or grandparents to join you and meet the necessary criteria, consider seeking the guidance of a skilled immigration expert to bolster your sponsorship application and increase the chances of success.

Sponsoring Other Relatives to Canada

The Canadian government offers the option of sponsoring other relatives to Canada. This category includes any blood related relative of the sponsor who is not an immediate family member, such as brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and cousins. However, there are strict and limited criteria that must be met to qualify for sponsorship under this category.

In order to sponsor a relative under this category, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Sponsor Eligibility Criteria

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Be at least 18 years old
Meet the income requirements
Sign an undertaking to provide financial support for your relative(s) for a period of 3 to 10 years
Have no other family in Canada.

(According to the current Canadian immigration regulations, sponsor should not have any family members who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents).

Be under 18
- (Orphan) Must not have a living parent.

Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations: In some cases, it may be possible to ask for special consideration under humanitarian and compassionate grounds even if you do not meet the regular eligibility criteria. This can include situations where the sponsored relative or the Canadian sponsor face exceptional hardship if applicants are not able to come to Canada, such as health conditions, or where there are unique or compelling circumstances that justify sponsorship, especially, when the best interest of a child is directly affected by the decision.

If you're interested in sponsoring a relative to Canada, it's important to understand that the process can be complex and time-consuming. At RA Migration, our team of experienced immigration consultants can guide you through the process and help you understand the eligibility criteria and requirements. Contact us today to book a consultation and learn more about how we can help you sponsor your loved ones to Canada.