The Family Sponsorship program is a Canadian immigration program that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor certain family members to come to Canada as permanent residents. The program is intended to reunite families and to promote family unity. The program was first introduced in the 1970s and has been a popular way for families to be reunited in Canada.
In 2022, the Canadian government has made several changes to the Family Sponsorship program to make it more accessible and responsive to the needs of families. This includes increasing the number of sponsorships available for parents and grandparents and streamlining the process for sponsoring spouses and common-law partners.
One of the key changes to the Family Sponsorship program in 2022 is the introduction of a new Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship program. This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada as permanent residents. The program has a set number of sponsorships available each year, and applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
To be eligible to sponsor a parent or grandparent, the sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is 18 years of age or older. They must also meet certain income requirements and provide a guarantee of financial support for the parent or grandparent for the duration of their stay in Canada.
Another change to the Family Sponsorship program in 2022 is the introduction of a new Spousal Sponsorship program. This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouses or common-law partners to come to Canada as permanent residents. The process for sponsoring a spouse or common-law partner has also been streamlined, with a simplified application process and a commitment to processing applications within 12 months.
To be eligible to sponsor a spouse or common-law partner, the sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is 18 years of age or older. They must also be in a genuine relationship with their spouse or common-law partner and must provide proof of this relationship.
The Family Sponsorship program also allows for the sponsorship of dependent children, adopted children and other eligible relatives such as brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, and grandparents. The process for sponsoring these relatives is also simplified in 2022, with the government committed to processing applications within 12 months.
The changes to the Family Sponsorship program in 2022 have been welcomed by many, including advocacy groups and organizations that work with families. They praised the government for recognizing the importance of family unity and for taking steps to make the program more accessible and responsive to the needs of families.
The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship said in a statement, “We are proud to be a nation that embraces diversity and welcomes families from all over the world. The changes to the
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