You have the option to financially support or endorse:
- Spouse, cohabiting partner, or partner in a conjugal relationship.
- For a child to be considered eligible, they must be 21 years old or younger, and either be a dependent child or a child who you want to adopt.
- Parents and grandparents refer to individuals who are biologically related to a person and can be categorized as either a father, mother, grandfather, or grandmother.
- Orphaned relatives refer to those who are under the age of 18, not married or in a common-law relationship, who have experienced the loss of their parents. This includes siblings, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
Only Canadians who are socially isolated and have no other family members residing in Canada are eligible to sponsor.
Essential prerequisites for family sponsorship
To become a sponsor:- Individuals must be at least 18 years old.
- Both you and the sponsored relative are required to sign a sponsorship agreement, which obligates you to offer financial assistance to your relative if it becomes necessary. This agreement stipulates that the individual who is granted permanent residency will use utmost endeavor to sustain their own financial well-being.
- It is mandatory to offer monetary assistance to a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for a duration of three years starting from the day they obtain permanent residency.
- You are required to offer financial assistance to a child who depends on you for a period of 10 years, or until the child reaches the age of 25, whichever occurs earlier.
Defining Relationships for Family Sponsorships
Spouse
A spouse is someone who is legally wedded to their sponsor.Common-Law
A common-law partner refers to an individual who has been cohabiting in a committed and intimate relationship with another person, regardless of their gender, for a minimum of one year within a consecutive 12-month period without any significant breaks. Documentation demonstrating the integration of your financial matters and the establishment of a shared residence with your common-law partner will be required.Conjugal Partner
The conjugal partner category is intended for individuals who are in a committed relationship, regardless of their gender, but are unable to live together due to extraordinary circumstances. These conditions preclude them from being considered common-law partners or spouses.Dependent Children
A child is considered dependent when they rely on their parents or guardians for support and care. Is under the age of 21 and is not married or in a common-law relationship. Is over the age of 21 and has relied significantly on parental financial assistance due to a physical or mental illness since before turning 22.Dependent children who are 21 years old or younger become eligible for sponsorship on November 11, 2017, when amendments to immigration legislation were implemented.
Refugee Claim
If you meet the criteria of being a Protected Person, you are eligible to get Canadian citizenship. An individual is classified as a Convention refugee if they can establish a legitimate apprehension of being subjected to persecution upon their repatriation to their country of origin or country of nationality. The international community today recognizes five distinct forms of persecution: race, religion, nationality, membership in a certain social group, and political ideology. Reach out to us now for legal representation in refugee claim cases!In order to be eligible for refugee status in Canada, the basis for the fear of persecution must align with one of these five categories. The individual must establish that their home nation is either unable or unwilling to afford sufficient governmental protection.
If an individual fails to establish their status as a Convention refugee, there remains the possibility that they qualify as a person in need of protection. This can occur when the person is exposed to the possibility of severe and unconventional punishment, the risk of torture, or death.
In order to be considered as an individual requiring protection, you must provide evidence that your fear is specifically directed towards you. It is not solely a risk that is encountered by individuals within their own nation. A chance is not customized unless there is a specific attribute that distinguishes that person from all others and has resulted in their being selected.
A. claim can be submitted at any Canadian port of entry. Claims are usually submitted to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). The RPD (Refugee Protection Division) and IRB (Immigration and Refugee Board) are autonomous governmental tribunals functioning as judicial bodies, responsible for adjudicating and deciding upon the eligibility of individuals to be recognized as refugees.
The timeframes for the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) are strict and demand that refugee claimants have the ability to adequately prepare for and attend their claim hearings without any unnecessary delays. Chandra Law Group can provide assistance during this difficult period and guarantee fast completion of all necessary tasks.
The timeframes for the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) are strict and demand that refugee claimants have the ability to adequately prepare for and attend their claim hearings without any unnecessary delays. Chandra Law Group can provide assistance during this difficult period and guarantee fast completion of all necessary tasks.
B. Appeal for Refugee Status
In the event that your application for refugee status is unsuccessful, you will be issued a Removal Order. A Removal Order, irrespective of whether it is a Departure, Exclusion, or Deportation Order, necessitates your departure from Canada. If you have concerns about going back to your home country, you have the option to apply for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) to evaluate the potential risks you may face before being sent back. Reach out to our legal professionals specializing in refugee claims to assist you with your refugee appeal.
In the event that your application for refugee status is unsuccessful, you will be issued a Removal Order. A Removal Order, irrespective of whether it is a Departure, Exclusion, or Deportation Order, necessitates your departure from Canada. If you have concerns about going back to your home country, you have the option to apply for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) to evaluate the potential risks you may face before being sent back. Reach out to our legal professionals specializing in refugee claims to assist you with your refugee appeal.
C. Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)
The purpose of the PRRA is to evaluate if the applicant is at risk in their country of origin and should not be repatriated there. The situation bears resemblance to a refugee claim, as it establishes same criteria for encountering difficulties based on religion, race, nationality, political opinion, or affiliation with a specific social category. It is important to understand that an individual who has previously filed a refugee claim with the Refugee Protection Division and/or the asylum Appeal Division cannot request a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) until at least one year has elapsed since their initial asylum claim was denied.
The purpose of the PRRA is to evaluate if the applicant is at risk in their country of origin and should not be repatriated there. The situation bears resemblance to a refugee claim, as it establishes same criteria for encountering difficulties based on religion, race, nationality, political opinion, or affiliation with a specific social category. It is important to understand that an individual who has previously filed a refugee claim with the Refugee Protection Division and/or the asylum Appeal Division cannot request a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) until at least one year has elapsed since their initial asylum claim was denied.
D. Application for Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds
If an individual does not seek for refugee status or is unsuccessful in their refugee claim, they still have the option to apply for permanent residency based on humanitarian and compassionate considerations. Immigration authorities have the ability to confer permanent residency if they determine that there is a compelling justification, such as an extraordinary level of difficulty or if the individual would encounter uncommon and unnecessary challenges upon returning to their country of origin.
This application requests the immigration authorities to exempt the standard prerequisites for applying for permanent residency. This frequently include those who are residing in Canada without legal authorization or are deemed ineligible to enter Canada due to a range of factors.
When evaluating whether to approve an application based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, immigration officials may take into account the following factors:
Chandra Law Group provides legal counsel and assistance to persons in Canada who are seeking refugee status, as well as to individuals from foreign nations.
If an individual does not seek for refugee status or is unsuccessful in their refugee claim, they still have the option to apply for permanent residency based on humanitarian and compassionate considerations. Immigration authorities have the ability to confer permanent residency if they determine that there is a compelling justification, such as an extraordinary level of difficulty or if the individual would encounter uncommon and unnecessary challenges upon returning to their country of origin.
This application requests the immigration authorities to exempt the standard prerequisites for applying for permanent residency. This frequently include those who are residing in Canada without legal authorization or are deemed ineligible to enter Canada due to a range of factors.
When evaluating whether to approve an application based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, immigration officials may take into account the following factors:
- Unfavorable circumstances in the applicant's country of origin
- Duration of the applicant's residency in Canada
- The particular conditions around the family members
- Whether the family has the opportunity to reunite in a different country
Chandra Law Group provides legal counsel and assistance to persons in Canada who are seeking refugee status, as well as to individuals from foreign nations.