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Sponsoring your family if you live in Quebec

The family class welcomes the second largest number of newcomers to Canada under its Immigration Levels Plan. It allows a family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to be reunited with their family and come to Canada and receive permanent residence.

By Julia Hornstein

How to sponsor your child for Canadian immigration

Through family class sponsorship, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor a dependent child living abroad to come join them in Canada and become a permanent resident. The purpose of sponsoring a dependent child is to enable family members who reside in different countries to be reunited in Canada.

By Julia Hornstein

How to sponsor your spouse and children for Canadian immigration

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their immediate families for Canadian immigration.

By Shelby Thevenot

Reciprocal rights and responsibilities of prospective immigrants to Canada

Much as Canadian immigration officers are required to determine cases in an objective and consistent manner, prospective immigrants are required to answer candidly and accurately.

By Michael Schwartz

Government Plans to Raise Maximum Age of Children on Immigration Applications to under 22

In a move that has been eagerly anticipated by Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and potential applicants to Canadian immigration programs around the world, the government of Canada has announced that it plans to raise the maximum age of dependent children who may be included on an application to less than 22 years of age.

By CIC News