Category: Family Sponsorship

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a special immigration pathway to support families impacted by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Starting February 27, 2024, Canada will begin accepting up to 3,250 applications under this new permanent residence (PR) initiative designed to reunite families and […]

Maple News reports that family reunification remains a core objective of Canada’s immigration policy, especially in the sponsorship of spouses and partners. In fact, spousal and partner sponsorship is the second most utilized immigration pathway in Canada, following economic streams. According to the 2023 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration […]

Maple News reports that family reunification remains a cornerstone of Canada’s immigration system, ranking just behind economic immigration in the number of newcomers welcomed each year. Through its robust family sponsorship programs, Canada allows citizens and permanent residents to bring close family members permanently to the country, helping families build […]

Maple News reports that while family reunification is a core pillar of Canada’s immigration strategy, sponsoring a sibling for permanent residence remains a rare possibility under current policies set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Under Canada’s Family Sponsorship Program, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals registered under the […]

Maple News reports that, effective immediately, the Government of Canada has introduced a new temporary resident (TR) pathway to support extended family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents currently living in Gaza. The initiative, which builds on humanitarian measures first unveiled in December, offers a temporary safe haven in […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced new temporary immigration measures to support individuals affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The program is aimed at helping both family members of Canadians or permanent residents currently in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration authorities take admissibility seriously—assessing the criminal, medical, and security backgrounds of every foreign national seeking entry. This vigilance extends not only to the individual applicant but also to their family members, whose profiles could significantly impact one’s ability to enter the country. Under Canadian […]

Maple News reports that Canada has officially launched a new family-based humanitarian immigration program aimed at offering safer, legal alternatives to irregular migration for individuals from Colombia, Haiti, and Venezuela. Through this initiative, 15,000 foreign nationals will be welcomed to Canada as permanent residents, expanding upon the country’s existing humanitarian […]

Maple News reports that raising children in Canada is a major financial consideration for newcomer families. As thousands of immigrant families settle into their new lives each year, understanding the cost of raising children becomes critical—especially as it significantly influences household finances across all demographics. According to a recent Statistics […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) continues to face significant challenges, with a growing backlog of applicants and limited admission spots. According to a recently obtained internal memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the demand for family reunification far exceeds the government’s current processing […]

Maple News reports that individuals who sponsor a spouse or partner for Canadian permanent residency remain legally responsible for them, even if the relationship ends in divorce or separation. When you agree to sponsor a spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner, you must sign a legally binding undertaking. This undertaking is […]

Maple News reports that those who did not receive an invitation under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2023, which issued application invites from October 10–23, still have a meaningful path to reunite with their loved ones in Canada — the Super Visa. The Super Visa is a long-term, multiple-entry […]

Maple News reports that, as of October 23, Canada has introduced a new permanent residence pathway tailored for Ukrainian nationals currently residing in the country with temporary status. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing commitment to support those affected by the war in Ukraine and promote family reunification. […]

Maple News reports that Canada is launching a new humanitarian permanent residence program aimed at welcoming up to 11,000 individuals from Colombia, Haiti, and Venezuela. The announcement was made on October 10 by Immigration Minister Marc Miller and is part of Canada’s broader commitment to support vulnerable populations in the […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun issuing invitations for the 2023 intake of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Selected applicants who submitted an interest to sponsor form in 2020 are now being invited to apply to sponsor their parents or grandparents for Canadian […]

Maple News reports that the 2023 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) lottery has officially begun in Canada. Between October 10 and October 23, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is issuing 24,200 invitations to apply (ITAs) to randomly selected potential sponsors—specifically from the pool of applicants who submitted expressions of […]