Sponsorship Applications Frequently Asked Questions FAQ's This depends on a number of varying factors, and the answer is simply not a yes or no. If your sponsored Common Law Partner wants to work in Canada, they must apply [...]

What is Family Class Sponsorship Family class sponsorship 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 [...]

10 Things to Know About Being a Sponsor 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. Ten facts [...]

Family Class Sponsorship Document Guidelines Sponsoring your spouse or Common Law Partner abroad should be an exciting experience. Often enough, this joyous occasion can easily turn into a stressful one if you are struggling with your application. At Akrami and Associates, we [...]

Who is a Member of the Family Class Members of the Family Class When sponsoring a member of the family class, you will also need to know what exactly is a member of the family class. It goes beyond [...]

Sponsorship Agreement and Co-Signers Sponsors and co-signers 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 [...]

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

Unique Relationships in the Family Class Non-Accompanying Family Members and How They Affect You Non Accompanying Family Members Officers are able to use their discretionary ability when determining the outcome of your case, but they must also [...]

Unique Relationships in the Family Class Same-sex couples Same-sex couples' access to civil marriage was extended throughout Canada on July 20, 2005, under the Civil Marriage Act. As CIC has not yet measured the impact of this [...]

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

Medical Exams and Panel Physicians Typically, people applying for permanent resident status and in some case temporary status (depending on the situation) will require a medical examination. Medical Examinations These examinations will need to be completed [...]

Processing Stages for Members of the Family Class 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 [...]