A distinction<\/b> should be made between independent<\/b> and dependent<\/b> children.<\/p>\n

Dependent children<\/b> are those who are age 22 and under and are not married or in a partnership. Those who qualify for being considered dependent children above<\/b> the age of 22 must prove that they are financially reliant on their parents due to varying physical or mental states of being and that they have never been financially independent. Once a person fulfills the criteria of being a dependent child, the sponsor can then apply to bring two categories of children to Canada.<\/p>\n

In the first case, where a dependent child is arriving <\/span>in Canada<\/span> without a parent, the child will be considered the \u2018principal applicant\u2019 whose immigration must be approved of by their parent who is not moving with them. This child will eventually obtain the status of a permanent residence.
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In the second case, where a dependent child is arriving to Canada along with their parent or the sponsor\u2019s partner, the partner\/spouse will have the status of a \u2018principal applicant\u2019 instead of the child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Grandparent and parent sponsorship<\/b><\/h4>\n

There are 2 avenues through which sponsors can bring their grandparents and parents to Canada. The first is through the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program (PGP). <\/b>To be a sponsor through this program, a person must be:<\/p>\n

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• A Canadian citizen<\/li>\n
• At least 18 years old<\/li>\n
• Be financially stable<\/li>\n
• Sign to agree to be the primary provider of necessities for the parents or grandparents for up to 20 years, which can also be co-signed with one\u2019s partner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Additionally, extra measures and guidelines are taken if sponsoring from the province of Quebec.<\/p>\n

  The other program through which a person can be a sponsor is the Super Visa Program (SVP). <\/b>The SVP allows for a person to receive \u201cextended multiple-entry visas that can last up to 10 years in total\u201d. This application can be conducted simultaneously with the PGP. To apply for the SVP, a person must be:<\/p>\n

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  • The parent or grandparent of the permanent resident or Canadian citizen<\/li>\n
  • Medical insurance is secured<\/li>\n
  • Documentation that is signed proving that they were invited by their child or grandchild<\/li>\n
  • Proof of the financial stability of your child or grandchild<\/li>\n
  • Completing the application from a foreign country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    As previously mentioned, a sponsor must bear the financial responsibility of taking care of the people they have sponsored should they need it. As such, there are legal periods that a person must care for others, depending on the relationship:<\/p>\n

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    • Dependent child- either until they reach the age of 25 or they are there for 10 years\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
    • Dependent child 22+- 3 years\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
    • Parent or grandparent- 20 years\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
    • Extended relatives not listed- 10 years\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
    • Common-law and conjugal partners or spouses- 3 years\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This article has demonstrated the criticalness of acknowledging who can be recognized as a sponsor and who cannot, as well as the various relationships associated with sponsorship. For further advice and support regarding sponsorship to Canada, it is always recommended to consult with legal experts who have years of experience in the field. At \u05d3\u05e7\u05e8, \u05e4\u05e7\u05e1, \u05dc\u05d5\u05d9, we would be happy to provide advice on the next steps you can take to ensure that your sponsorship process goes smoothly.<\/p>\n

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      Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident? Do you want to bring your family members to Canada but are unsure how to do so? In this article, we will explain the criteria for family sponsorship in Canada. \u201cFamily sponsorship\u201d is an overarching term referring to numerous circumstances in which a sponsor can apply to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":124,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[673],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-immigration-to-canada"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n