When your family sponsorship application gets refused, it’s not the end of your story.
Family sponsorship applications in Canada face a 23% refusal rate across all streams, with spouse sponsorship applications being refused at approximately 18% and parent/grandparent sponsorships at 31%
Canadian family sponsorship applications live or die by documentation.
A sponsorship interview is Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) way of verifying the genuineness of your relationship and ensuring all requirements are met.
Background checks are the security backbone of Canada’s family sponsorship program.
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Sponsorship application processing times in Canada vary significantly based on your specific situation, with current timelines ranging from 12 months for spouse/partner applications to 24+ months for parent and grandparent sponsorships.
The Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) requirement forms the financial backbone of Canada’s family sponsorship program
A sponsorship agreement in Canada is a legally binding contract between a sponsor and the government that outlines the responsibilities, obligations, and terms for supporting a family member’s immigration to Canada.
When you sponsor a family member to immigrate to Canada, you’re entering into a sponsorship undertaking—a legally binding contract with the Government of Canada that makes you financially responsible for your sponsored person’s basic needs.
Your roadmap to bringing your loved ones to Canada—from understanding eligibility to avoiding common pitfalls that delay applications.
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