Family Sponsorship

Newly، elected Prime Minister,of Canada , Justin Trudeau, proposed liberal reforms to Canada's immigration system with a support of 500,000,ooo dollars increase in budget for these changes.

Following growing calls from Sudanese Canadians, Ottawa has pledged to resettle 4,700 refugees fleeing the ongoing civil war in Sudan. The federal government will provide support for 4,000 refugees, while 700 will be admitted through private sponsorship.

The Government of Canada announced today that it has now cleared 80 percent of its spousal sponsorship backlog. Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, made the announcement as part of a special Valentine’s Day update.

You are eligible for Canadian citizenship if your parent is a Canadian, but you need to apply.

Last week, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a major announcement concerning expected changes to several immigration regulations. The changes, published in the Forward Regulatory Plan 2016—2018, outline anticipated reviews to existing conditions of various immigration programs.

Record breaking admission in all classes in 2021

The Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 had targets of over 451,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2024 and nearly 432,000 for 2022.

The population in advanced countries is growing at low rates and aging at the same time. Combination of an aging population combined with low population growth rates can have important social and economic policy implications. This may have important effects on economic growth, heath care, pension system and the standard of living in advanced countries.

A B.C. man who withdrew immigration sponsorship from his pregnant wife immediately after they separated has lost his bid to keep their son in Canada when she is deported.

Eligibility for Spouses of International Students
Under the new policy, Family Open Work Permit (OWP) will only be available to spouses of international students who are enrolled in:

Quebec has stopped accepting applications to sponsor:

The family class is a significant category for newcomers to Canada, facilitating the reunion of Canadian citizens or permanent residents with their family members who can obtain permanent residence in the country.

Canada is experiencing shifts both in its workplaces and its immigration system, with policies and backlogs affecting employees and newcomers alike.

Yes, but only with a work permit.

If you are sponsoring your spouse or partner in Canada, they can apply for an open work permit when they apply for permanent residence.

If you are in Canada with your Canadian spouse or common-law partner and have fallen out of status, you can still apply for family sponsorship.

Canada’s fees are oftentimes less expensive than countries with similar immigration systems, such as Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Canada is increasing fees for all permanent residence applications on April 30.

The government of Canada has announced that amendments have been made to regulations regarding spousal sponsorship. These amendments apply to all permanent and temporary immigration programs.

Here is what immigration officers consider when spousal and common-law sponsorship applicants apply for both a temporary visa and permanent residence at the same time.

Starting January 28, 2025, Super Visa applicants can buy health insurance from approved international providers instead of only Canadian insurers. This change lowers costs and increases accessibility while maintaining strict coverage standards.

A popular pilot program that allows certain spouses and common-law partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to work while awaiting permanent resident status has been extended for another year.

Family reunification is a core pillar in Canada’s immigration strategy and a new measure by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to make it possible for more families to be together.