Family class applications like sponsorship applications are geared towards reuniting family members around the world. When completing your sponsorship application there are a number of things you should know on how to complete your application. First is making sure you have all the correct forms. It is recommended [...]

Applications that are processed under the family class have a two stage process when assessing the merits of each unique case. These two stages even take place in different places around the globe depending on a number of different factors. 1. First the application is reviewed in Canada [...]

Typically, people applying for permanent resident status and in some case temporary status (depending on the situation) will require a medical examination. These examinations will need to be completed by a panel physician. These physicians are designated by citizenship and immigration Canada to perform these medical tests. Only [...]

Each officer making a decision reviewing your file has a number of ongoing applications pending review which is why Processing and Non-Routine Cases times can be so extensive. What many people do not know is that there is priority given to applications that involve children. Applications for permanent [...]

Do You Want to Sponsor Your Family Members? There are many ways to immigrate to Canada and it depends on you what application you wish to apply for immigration. The Federal Skilled Worker program is one of the most popular immigration programs of Canada. Every year thousands of [...]

Same-sex couples access to a civil marriage was extended throughout Canada on July 20, 2005, under the Civil Marriage Act. As CIC has not yet measured the impact on this decision into a formalized set of guidelines, they have come up with an interim policy until on such [...]

Non Accompanying Family Members and How they Affect You:  Officers are able to use their discretionary ability when determining the outcome of your case but they must also be satisfied that applicants and their family members, whether accompanying or not, are not inadmissible and otherwise meet all requirements [...]

Though there is no financial requirement that would preclude or bar a sponsor from sponsoring, your financial situation will still be assessed as Financial Requirements of the Sponsor The Low Income Cut Off  whether or not you will be capable of fulfilling your financial agreement or undertaking. Officers [...]

Sponsors and co-signers of all ages and sponsored persons of at least 22 years of age must sign an agreement that confirms their understanding of their mutual obligations and responsibilities. This is not an agreement to be taken lightly and comes with long term consequences. Spouses, common-law partners [...]

When sponsoring a member of the family class, you will need to also know, what exactly is a member of the family class? It goes beyond your spouse, common law or conjugal partner. This class extends to relatives as well and are those who can essentially be sponsored [...]

When considering sponsoring your loved one there are several factors that you need to consider or keep in mind that every sponsor should be aware. Though this list is not finite, as there are many such factors to keep in mind, we have established that these are among [...]

Family class sponsorship is geared towards the reunification of family members currently residing outside of Canada. This is different from an application to sponsor a spouse or Common Law Partner who currently resides in Canada, which is also commonly referred to as an "in Canada application." Sponsoring a [...]