Category Archives: Family Class Sponsorship
Requirements To Sponsor Daughter And Other Immediate Family To Canada
Question: I filed a sponsorship application for my wife, but I got a refusal from Immigration Canada. Not giving up, I appealed my case and eventually won. Now I just learned that my daughter, who is still a dependent, had a child out of wedlock. Can I also file to sponsor in the family class … Continue reading
Sponsor Parents To Canada: Will Change Of Status Affect The Application?
Question: I applied to sponsor my parents to Canada and was single that time. Since the time of application, I have not heard from the Canada Immigration about the application. Then I got married last week. Should I inform Immigration Canada? Will it affect my parents’ application? I’m afraid that an additional family member will … Continue reading
Canada Immigration Q&A On Spouse and Family Sponsorship
Spouse and Family Sponsorship is one of the pillars of immigration to Canada program One of the benefits that Canada immigration applicants enjoy is the ability to add their family as dependents and bring them to Canada. Dependents can include a person’s spouse, children of a specified age range, and even a common law partner. … Continue reading
Sponsorship For Parents Taking Too Long
Q: I have a mother in the Philippines who is alone and a widow. I filed to sponsor her in Canada back in 2009 and up to now, the application is still in process. Why is it taking too long for her to arrive here with us? Two more years is a long time to … Continue reading
2 Year Freeze On Parents And Grandparents Sponsorship To Canada
In November 2011, the Federal Immigration Department of Canada announced a 2 year freeze on sponsorship for grandparents and parents. The main reason for the moratorium decision was the present backlog in this immigration class. According to the Office of the Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney, the present backlog has become so severe that they have … Continue reading
Canada Immigration Policy Involving Parents and Children: A Closer Look At Humanitarian And Compassionate Reasons
If you’re planning to immigrate to Canada, you’ll be happy to know that it’s possible to bring your family with you – your spouse and your children. And if you’re already a permanent resident, you can also petition your family – including your parents – so that they can come and live with you. Only, … Continue reading
Canada Work Permit For A Brother
Q. I live in Canada and have a brother who wants to come and work here. I am able to get him a job offer, however, the job offer that I have is from an occupation that isn’t in demand here. What does an employer have to do in cases like this? A. As long … Continue reading