Canada Immigration Visa under the Family Sponsorship Category

What is a Canada Immigration Visa?

A Canada immigration visa is also known as a permanent resident visa. A permanent resident of Canada is someone who has applied for and been approved for permanent resident status within Canada. A permanent resident is not yet a citizen this visa allows an individual to work and live in Canada without being a citizen of Canada yet.

What is Family Sponsorship?

Family sponsorship is a way in which a citizen or permanent resident of Canada has the ability to bring over a family member to obtain permanent residents. The citizen or permanent resident of Canada must understand that through this application, he/she is agreeing to sponsor this relative and will be responsible for this individual including financially. A sponsor must be at least 18 years of age or older. Canada is big on family reunification. Canada believes that uniting families will help Canada out in the long-term. Most individuals function better and co-operate more easily when they are surrounded by loved ones. Canada even goes as far are making sure these applications are processed in a timely fashion. Canada understands the importance of uniting families.

Who qualifies for a Canada Immigration Visa under the Family Sponsorship category?

the spouse of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
the conjugal or common-law partner of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
the dependant of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (this includes adopted children)
the parents or grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Overall, family sponsorship is a program under which an individual may come to Canada. Through this program an individual is enabled to obtain a Canada immigration Visa. A Canada immigration visa is also known as a permanent resident visa.

There are many ways an individual can apply for permanent residency; however, choosing the most suitable one for them is a difficult process. Also, each and every application varies and is quite difficult and tedious to complete. There are a lot of documents that should be included but are not mentioned to you. Hiring an experienced immigration law firm like Akrami & Associates to help would make a tremendous difference in your application. It could be the thing that makes your application go from being a refusal to an approval.

If you are looking in sponsoring someone in the Family Class, give us a call today. At Akrami & Associates there is always a Way!

Shabnam Akrami

Shabnam Akrami is the Managing Partner and Founder of Akrami & Associates. p> Prior to receiving her Paralegal Diploma with Honours, she completed her Law Degree from the UK at the University of London as well as completed a Post Graduate Diploma. In addition, she has also graduated from York University where she received both her Bachelor in Criminology and Masters in Socio-Legal Studies. She is also a Member in good standing with Law Society of Upper Canada. Prior to opening her own firm, she gained extensive experience in corporate immigration law; specializing in work permits, temporary resident permits and rehabilitation cases. She has in depth and hands on experience in all Canadian Immigration and Citizenship matters. These matters include preparation and submission of applications for permanent residence, work permits, NAFTA applications, labour market opinions, temporary resident permits, sponsorships, and business investors. Shabnam is dedicated to all her clients and committed to the successful completion of all the immigration matters in her care. With Shabnam, there is always a way!