Canada, the maple country, is famous for its family friendly atmosphere. It is perfect for bringing and staying with your family. It has a very friendly and warm atmosphere, which makes it ideal for families to live in. The good news is that the Canadian government allows its citizens or permanent residents above the age of 18 to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, parents or grandparents to live with them through a Canadian dependent visa. We at VisaLynk understand the need for a family and are here to help you unite with your loved ones and create a better life.

One thing which makes dependent visas distinct from other visa applications is that there is no need for different eligibility requirements such as educational qualification, language proficiency or work experience.

Who is eligible to sponsor –

1. You are at least 18 years old
2. You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada living in Canada or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
3. You are financially capable enough to provide basic needs of the one you wish to sponsor
4. You are not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability

Some relations that you can sponsor under the dependent visa –

1. Your spouse
2. Your common – law partner
3. Conjugal partner
4. Dependent parents or grandparents
5. Dependent children under the age of 22
6. A child you adopted outside Canada while you held Canadian citizenship or PR
7. Your brother, sister, niece, nephew, uncle, aunt or other close relatives

The one's you wish to sponsor must provide documents to prove their eligibility, they include –

1. All required forms and documents with their application
2. Any additional information that is requested such as –
   1. Medical examination
   2. Biometrics