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Reuniting with your loved ones through Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:25 +0000

Canada places an immense priority on reuniting family members through immigration. That is why the family class is consistently Canada’s second-largest group of immigrants. In the first half (Jan-July) of 2022, 51,745 immigrants came to this country through family-class programs. From dependent children and spouses to parents and grandparents, Canada takes great pride in providing […]

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How to apply for the Super Visa

September 18, 2022 admin family, family class, family class sponsorship, grandparent, parent, sponsor, super visa

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:00:28 +0000

The Super Visa is a temporary visa that is an attractive option for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who want to bring their foreign parents and grandparents to Canada. Get a Free Super Visa Telephone Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents to visit their family for up […]

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What are the benefits of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)?

September 16, 2022 admin family, family class, family class sponsorship, low-income cut off, minimum income requirements, parents and grandparents program, pgp, super visa, supervisa, undertaking

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:13 +0000

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor your parents or grandparents to join you in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The benefits of the PGP are that if your parent or grandparent is approved under the program, they will be granted permanent residence and […]

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How parents and grandparents can come to Canada: The Super Visa Option

September 8, 2022 admin family, family class, grandparents, Parents, parents and grandparents, pgp, super visa

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:33 +0000

The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa valid for a maximum of 10 years and allows eligible parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to enter, leave and return to Canada during this period. This visa is available year-round and is an alternative to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for those who […]

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How to sponsor your child for Canadian immigration

September 4, 2022 admin child, dependent child, family, family class, family sponsorship, undertaking

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:00:57 +0000

Through family class sponsorship, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor a dependent child living abroad to come join them in Canada and become a permanent resident. The purpose of sponsoring a dependent child is to enable family members who reside in different countries to be reunited in Canada. Sponsor your family for Canadian […]

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Super Visa: How to reunite with your parent or grandparent

August 29, 2022 admin family, family class, family reunification, grandparents, low-income cut off, Parents, super visa

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:00:07 +0000

The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit their family for up to five consecutive years without renewing their visitor status. Furthermore, parents and grandparents can enter Canada multiple times with the Super Visa for up to 10 years. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration What are the […]

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What is the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)?

August 18, 2022 admin family, family class, family class sponsorship, low-income cut off, minimum income requirements, parents and grandparents program, pgp, super visa, supervisa, undertaking

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:25:13 +0000

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada. If your family is approved under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), they will receive Canadian permanent residence and may be eligible to eventually apply for Canadian citizenship. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration In 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

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How can I prove my relationship with my spouse or partner to IRCC?

August 16, 2022 admin common law partner, family, family class, husband, partner, sponsor, spousal sponsorship, spouse, wife

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:13:00 +0000

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is in a relationship with a foreign national, you may sponsor that person to join you in Canada and become a permanent resident. You may sponsor your spouse, common law partner or conjugal partner. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration In order to be eligible […]

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Does IRCC recognize virtual marriages?

July 22, 2022 admin family, family class, marriage by proxy, outland sponsorship, spousal sponsorship, spouse, virtual wedding, wife, zoom

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:00:53 +0000

Since 2015, Canada has not recognized virtual marriages for family class sponsorship. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) states that “if one or both parties are not physically present at the ceremony, we won’t recognize the marriage.” In order to physically present at a marriage ceremony, both parties must participate in the wedding ceremony in […]

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What are my obligations when sponsoring my spouse for Canadian immigration?

July 12, 2022 admin family, family class, partner, sponsor, sponsorship, spouse, undertaking, wife

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:00:04 +0000

If you sponsor your spouse or partner to become a Canadian permanent resident, you must sign an undertaking, in which you promise to provide financial support for the basic needs of your spouse or partner (and their dependent children, if applicable). Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration Basic needs include: Food, clothing, shelter and anything […]

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