Dependable Assistance for Family Sponsorship in Calgary
Phoenix Legal provides legal assistance for spousal and family sponsorship in Calgary to help you determine if you meet the criteria. We have significant experience assisting Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members to immigrate to Canada. We have handled various cases under this category and achieved results for our clients. Sponsoring an individual puts a significant responsibility on the sponsor’s shoulder, and dealing with all the logistical issues can be tiresome. The immigration lawyers at Phoenix Legal understand the heavy burden placed on the sponsor and can be your trusted partner throughout the entire process. We inform potential sponsors about their responsibilities and educate them about the possible resources available to them. Contact us today so that our barristers can assist you in family sponsorship in Calgary.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify as a Sponsor, according to Citizen & Immigration Canada, you must be:
A person registered in Canada as Indian under the Canadian Indian Act, or
An 18 years old or older permanent resident with enough income to reasonably support your relative(s) once they immigrate.
If you’re a Canadian citizen living abroad and plan to return when your relative(s) immigrates, you may still be considered eligible.
You shall be considered ineligible if you -
Are in prison.
Require social assistance but are not disabled.
Haven’t remained up-to-date on your alimony or child support.
Have declared bankruptcy and haven’t been released from it yet.
Haven’t paid back an immigration loan.
Sponsored someone in the past and violated the sponsorship agreement.
Who Can You Sponsor?
Spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner:
To become a sponsor for your spouse, you must submit the marriage certificate from the country in which the marriage took place. A common-law partner is someone you have lived within a marriage-like relationship for at least one year. A conjugal partner, on the other hand, is someone you have had a marriage-like relationship with for at least one year, but you haven’t been able to live together due to extenuating circumstances. You may also be required to prove that you have a sincere, loving relationship through photos, telephone bills, print-outs from internet messaging, gift receipts, joint travel expenses, etc.
Children:
You may sponsor dependent, unmarried children under 22.
Parents/grandparents:
You may sponsor your parents, and they may bring any dependent children with them (your siblings under the age of 22). You may also sponsor your grandparents.
Orphans:
You may sponsor an orphaned sibling, nephew, niece or grandchild if they’re under 18 and are unmarried.
Adopted children:
You may sponsor an adopted child from another country if they’re under 18 and you intend to adopt them in Canada.
Other relatives:
If you have no family in Canada, you may be eligible to sponsor another type of relative, but certain conditions may apply.
However, you may be able to sponsor any relative of any age if you meet certain requirements. Please contact us to discuss.
What Family Sponsorship Allows You to Do?
Family sponsorship is a process that allows a foreign national to immigrate to Canada to be with their spouse and children who are residents of the country. Depending on your situation, it can take between 10 to 24 months from submitting your Family Sponsorship application to gain the final approval.
Family Sponsorship Class
Several sponsorship classes are available for families, so it’s important to be familiar with each option before deciding on the right type for your situation. The basic family sponsorship classes are as follows:
Spousal sponsorship is a legal process that allows you to bring your spouse to Canada. These can be legally married individuals or your common-law partner. Same-sex marriages and partnerships are not discriminated against in Canada.
Parents can sponsor their children through the Child Sponsorship program. This enables families to reunite and lawfully reside in Canada. Adopted children under 18 years of age are included in this category of family sponsorship.
If you do not have any relatives in Canada, the only way to sponsor a sibling, niece/nephew, or grandchild to immigrate to Canada is through the "lonely Canadian rule.”
A Super Visa is a Canadian immigration option for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who want to visit their families in Canada. While Super Visas are not the same as sponsoring a family member, they allow parents and grandparents to visit their family in Canada for a longer period of time. It is a popular option to provide support and ensure their well-being. The Super Visa is valid for ten years and enables parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to 2 years at a time.
If you have other questions about the family sponsorship process in Canada, please get in touch with our immigration law firm in Calgary today.
Family Sponsorship Calgary | Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I Sponsor a Non- Immediate Family Member?No. Only immediate family members such as dependent children, parents and grandparents are allowed to get sponsorship in the Family Program. You can sponsor others when you have legally adopted them.
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Do I Need to Meet the Minimum Income Requirement to Sponsor My Spouse?Spousal sponsorship does not need you to meet a minimum income threshold to be eligible.
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How Long Will It Take for My Spousal Sponsorship Application to Be Processed?Usually, the spousal sponsorship application takes around 12 months to process.
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What Is a Marriage of Convenience?A marriage of convenience is a marriage or common-law relationship whose purpose is to let the sponsored spouse or partner immigrate to Canada. If the visa officer reviewing your file determines your relationship is a marriage of convenience, your spousal sponsorship application will likely be refused. Marriages of convenience constitute marriage fraud and can result in criminal charges.
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What Are the Essential Needs?The sponsor must undertake to provide the sponsored family members with: Food, clothing, shelter and other basic requirements of everyday living; and Dental and eye care and other health needs not covered by public health services available to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The obligation to provide for the essential needs of the sponsored person(s) will only arise if the sponsored person(s) cannot provide for the mentioned needs on their own.
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Who Is Eligible for a Canada Immigration Visa Through Family Sponsorship?Family members of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident are eligible for family sponsorship. You can be a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, parent or grandparent, or dependent child.
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What Financial Conditions Must Be Met Before a Sponsor Can Be Considered?To be qualified, the sponsor must demonstrate that they have the financial means to provide the necessities of the sponsored person and any accompanying dependents. You are exempted from this requirement if you are sponsoring a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, or dependent child.
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How Long Will It Take to Complete the Family Sponsorship Application?The length of the sponsorship application procedure varies and is determined by the Canadian Immigration Visa Office. However, spouse applications, common-law and conjugal sponsorship applications, and dependent child sponsorship applications are given priority.
If you face any problems with family sponsorship in Calgary, please contact us today, and we will be happy to assist you.
Processing Times
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada provides the estimated time required for your sponsorship application to process. At Phoenix Legal, our lawyers have significant experience in dealing with various immigration matters, including filing applications, appealing a decision and proposing tailored solutions to unique client situations.
We strive to provide personalized care to each of our clients and deliver high-end legal services. Our immigration law firm reflects the diversity of the clients we serve with a proven track record of success in dealing with complex immigration matters and appeals.
Make the Family Sponsorship Process Less Stressful
Whether you’re planning to adopt a child or need assistance for family sponsorship in Calgary, Phoenix Legal provides you with legal assistance to help make the sponsorship application process smoother and less stressful.
Whether you’re seeking to sponsor a spouse, dependent, parent or adopted child, please call us today for further information regarding the application forms, fees and processing times involved.