VAK Associates Inc., Canada

The Sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; at least 18 years old; physically residing in Canada (or in the case of Canadian Citizens be able to demonstrate an intention to reside in Canada by the time the sponsored family member lands in Canada); not in prison; not bankrupt; and not under a removal (deportation) order if a permanent resident. Sponsors must promise to support the relative or family member and their accompanying family members for a period of three to 10 years to help them settle in Canada. For exact details, check with an VAK Associate's professional.

If living in Quebec and wanting to sponsor a relative or family member, sponsor should contact Quebec Immigration or ask an VAK Associate's professional for information on the necessary steps to meet provincial requirements. The Canada-Quebec Accord provides information on Quebec's responsibilities for immigration.

The Sponsor must be able to demonstrate the financial ability to provide for the essential needs of the Family Class Immigrant and dependents. The Sponsor must enter into an agreement with the Government of Canada (or the Government of Quebec, if that is where the Sponsor resides) whereby he or she agrees to provide for the essential needs of the Family Class Immigrant and dependents for a prescribed period of time. Failure to meet any of the commitments provided for in this agreement could result in legal action being taken against the Sponsor.

SPONSORING RELATIVES OR FAMILY MEMBERS FROM ABROAD

Spouses, common-law or conjugal partners 16 years of age or older;

Parents and grandparents;
Dependent children, including adopted children;
Children under 18 years of age whom you intend to adopt;
Children under guardianship;
Brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces or grandchildren who are orphans; under the age of 18 and not married or in a common-law relationship; or
Sponsor one relative of any age if the sponsor does not have an aunt, uncle or family member from the list above who could be sponsored or who is already a Canadian citizen, Indian or permanent resident.

is under the age of 22 and does not have a spouse or common-law partner;
is a full time student and is substantially dependent on a parent for financial support since before the age of 22, or since becoming a spouse or common-law partner (if this happened before age 22); or
is financially dependent on a parent since before the age of 22 because of a disability.