Bringing Families Together: Who Can Sponsor a Dependent or Spouse in Canada
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Stephen Awudi-RCIC
8/27/20231 min read
Bringing Families Together: Who Can Sponsor a Dependent or Spouse in Canada
Canada's rules for immigration, called the Immigrant and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), have a special part that helps families stay together. This part explains who can bring their spouse or dependent to Canada. "Spouse" means husband or wife, and "dependent" means someone who relies on you.
The IRPR says that if you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident (someone who can live in Canada forever) and you're at least 18 years old, you can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner. A "conjugal partner" means someone you've been in a real relationship with for at least a year but can't live together because of certain reasons.
The rules also say that you can bring your dependent child. This includes children under 22 years old who depend on you. This shows that Canada cares about families and wants to help them be together, even when kids are studying or learning new skills.
Remember, the process can be confusing, so many people get help from experts called Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs). These experts know the rules well and can make the process smoother.
In a nutshell, Canada's rules for sponsoring a dependent or spouse are all about keeping families close and helping them start a new chapter in this welcoming country.