Overview
The Family Class immigration program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their close family members for permanent residence in Canada. This program emphasizes the reunification of families, ensuring that loved ones can live together in Canada. At Nihang Law Professional Corporation, we provide expert legal assistance to help you navigate the Family Class sponsorship process and reunite with your family members.
Who Can Be Sponsored?
Description: The Family Class sponsorship program allows you to sponsor a range of family members, ensuring that families can be together in Canada.
Eligible Family Members:
- Spouse or Common-Law Partner: Sponsor your spouse or common-law partner to live with you in Canada.
- Dependent Children: Sponsor your dependent children, including adopted children, to come to Canada.
- Parents and Grandparents: Sponsor your parents and grandparents through the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP).
- Other Eligible Relatives: In certain circumstances, you may be able to sponsor other relatives, such as orphaned siblings, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren under the age of 18 who are not married or in a common-law relationship.
Eligibility Requirements
For Sponsors:
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must demonstrate the financial ability to support the sponsored family member.
- Must not be in default of previous sponsorship undertakings or in receipt of social assistance (with some exceptions).
For Sponsored Family Members:
- Must meet the definition of the family member being sponsored (e.g., spouse, child, parent).
- Must undergo medical, criminal, and background checks.
Our Services
At Nihang Law, we offer comprehensive services to assist you throughout the Family Class sponsorship process:
- Eligibility Assessment:
- Evaluate your eligibility as a sponsor.
- Determine the eligibility of the family member you wish to sponsor.
- Documentation and Application Preparation:
- Assist in gathering and preparing all necessary documents.
- Complete and submit the sponsorship and permanent residence applications.
- Ensure that all forms are accurately filled out and submitted on time.
- Medical and Background Checks:
- Guide your family members through the medical examination and police clearance process.
- Provide resources and advice to address any potential issues.
- Legal Advice and Representation:
- Offer expert legal advice and representation throughout the sponsorship process.
- Address any challenges or issues that arise during the application processing.
- Post-Arrival Support:
- Provide information and resources to help your family members settle in Canada.
- Assist with obtaining necessary documents such as health cards, social insurance numbers, and more.
Why Choose Nihang Law?
At Nihang Law Professional Corporation, we understand the importance of family and are committed to helping you reunite with your loved ones. Our experienced team of immigration lawyers and consultants offers personalized and thorough legal services to ensure a smooth and successful sponsorship process.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start the journey to bring your family together in Canada.