Family reunification is just one of many steps international candidates can take to make Canada truly feel like home. With the help of Canada’s Family Class Immigration Program, Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) can successfully reunite their families in Canada via sponsorship. This article will explain the Family Class Immigration Program and how it can benefit TFWs and their families.
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Meet Martial, a Temporary Foreign Worker who has just landed in Canada this September with the help of No Limit to Canada. This skilled candidate is not just excited to start his new life in Canada, but he also aims to get his wife and children to immigrate to Canada as well.
Upon approval for the Family Class Immigration Program, Martial will be able to sponsor his wife and children to come to Canada, reuniting the family on Canadian soil.
Family Reunification Programs (Canada)
Family reunification for Temporary Foreign Workers is made possible through Canada’s family reunification programs, which enable TFWs to seek immigration status for their family members/relatives.
Currently, Canada offers two main family reunification programs: the Family Class Immigration Program and the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Of these, Martial and Temporary Foreign Workers like him will benefit most from the Family Class Immigration Program, which gives them the unique opportunity to support their close family members while working in Canada.
What is the Family Class Immigration Program?
The Family Class Immigration Program aims to reunite Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and other sponsors with close family members. Through this program, sponsors provide for the basic needs of their family members so they do not have to rely on social assistance. Upon approval, sponsored family members become permanent residents of Canada.
Priority is given to sponsorship applications for:
- Spouses
- Common-law or conjugal partners
- Dependent children (must be under 22 years of age and cannot have a spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner)
- Adopted children
- Children to be adopted
- Orphans
To apply for the program, sponsors and/or family class members being sponsored must fully complete and sign the required forms and submit an application/processing fee. All family class applications for permanent residence are submitted at the same time as the sponsorship application to a Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for family reunification programs?
Sponsors: family members living in Canada, 18 years of age or older, who wish to bring a close relative (such as a child, parent, or grandparent) to live in Canada as permanent residents. These sponsors must demonstrate that they are related to the person they wish to sponsor and that they are able to properly provide for the immigrant’s basic needs.
Immigrants: close relatives of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Distant relatives such as aunts/uncles, cousins, etc. are currently ineligible for Canada’s family reunification programs, though they can still immigrate to Canada by other means.
How can family reunification programs help international workers land a job in Canada?
Family reunification programs can help international workers acquire important documents necessary for immigration and work in Canada. New measures added to family reunification programs in Canada allow for faster temporary resident visa (TRV) processing times for spousal applicants as well as a new open work permit for spousal and family class applicants. With these documents, international workers become one step closer to working in Canada.
How can Canadian companies assist their Temporary Foreign Workers in the immigration process?
Through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Canadian companies fill labor shortages with skilled workers from outside the country of Canada. This often includes immigration assistance, as these companies provide necessary documentation needed for the Canadian government to approve international candidates for immigration (ex. job offer letter, Labour Market Impact Assessment [LMIA]). Canadian companies also help international candidates obtain closed work permits, which are required to immigrate to/work in Canada in many cases.
How long does it take for family reunification program applications to process?
Processing times for family reunification program applications vary depending on the program and nature of the family member receiving sponsorship. Incomplete applications may prolong the wait time to get approved and, in worse cases, jeopardize a family’s ability to reunite in Canada. To avoid this, prepare any necessary documents beforehand and provide as much relevant information as possible to initial applications to increase chances of approval.
How Can I Immigrate to Canada as an International Worker?
With the help of No Limit to Canada, your immigration journey to Canada can start as soon as today! No Limit to Canada streamlines the Canadian immigration process by saving you money and resources, assisting with necessary immigration documents, and offering valuable advice and support from start to finish.
Give us a call at 888-391-1115 or contact us via email at info@nolimittocanada.com. We are available to answer all your questions on immigration for international workers and help you find the Canadian immigration program that fits best for you.