What happens when you do not fulfill the obligations of a sponsorship undertaking? A sponsorship undertaking is a contract, signed by the sponsor, that states they are taking on responsibility for their dependent spouse, common-law partner, child/children, parent or grandparent. By Vimal Sivakumar
What does it mean to sign an undertaking for family class sponsorship? Canada strives to reunite families as part of its immigration policy and welcomes over 100,000 family class immigrants per year. All family class immigration programs involve a sponsor. By Edana Robitaille
Reuniting with your loved ones through Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program Canada places an immense priority on reuniting family members through immigration. That is why the family class is consistently Canada’s second-largest group of immigrants. In the first half (Jan-July) of 2022, 51,745 immigrants came to this country through family-class programs. By Vimal Sivakumar
What are the benefits of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)? If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor your parents or grandparents to join you in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). 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
What is the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)? Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada. If your family is approved under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), they will receive Canadian permanent residence and may be eligible to eventually apply for Canadian citizenship. By Julia Hornstein
What are my obligations when sponsoring my spouse for Canadian immigration? If you sponsor your spouse or partner to become a Canadian permanent resident, you must sign an undertaking, in which you promise to provide financial support for the basic needs of your spouse or partner (and their dependent children, if applicable). By Julia Hornstein
