Category: Family Sponsorship

Maple News reports that individuals hoping to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence in Canada through the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) must meet specific income thresholds. To prove eligibility, applicants are required to demonstrate adequate financial income over the three consecutive tax years prior to their […]

Maple News reports that one of Canada’s core immigration goals is family reunification, and this aim is fulfilled significantly through the Spousal, Partner, and Children sponsorship category. Each year, Canada welcomes approximately 80,000 newcomers through this stream, allowing Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their loved ones for permanent […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Super Visa remains a valuable alternative for families looking to reunite with parents or grandparents — especially for those who missed the annual Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) intake. Designed specifically for the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the Super Visa […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is currently conducting its 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) lottery. Taking place between September 23 and October 7, 2021, IRCC intends to issue up to 30,000 invitations to potential sponsors during this two-week period. These invitations are only being […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Super Visa is increasingly becoming a preferred option for citizens and permanent residents seeking to reunite with their parents and grandparents. This multiple-entry visa allows eligible parents and grandparents of Canadian residents to stay in the country for up to two years at a time, […]

Maple News reports that sponsoring your spouse from the Philippines to Canada is a multi-step process that begins with ensuring you meet the fundamental eligibility criteria. To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, at least 18 years of age, and able to financially support your spouse, […]

Maple News reports that Canadians looking to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner from Hong Kong have clear pathways under Canada’s family reunification program, but must meet certain eligibility requirements before applying. To qualify as a sponsor, you must be at least 18 years old and either a Canadian citizen, […]

Maple News reports on a landmark Canadian immigration case that is reshaping traditional definitions of family, partnership, and sexual identity within Canada’s legal framework. In A.P. v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2020 FC 906, the Federal Court of Canada overturned a prior decision that denied the legitimacy of a mixed-orientation […]

Maple News reports a growing wave of emotional reunions across Canada as thousands of foreign spouses return to join their Canadian partners after prolonged pandemic-related separations. COVID-19 restrictions and global travel limitations had put many international relationships on hold, leaving couples apart for months — and in many cases, more […]

Maple News reports that Canadian citizens don’t always need to be in Canada to begin the process of sponsoring their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence. While it’s typically expected that sponsors reside in the country, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows Canadian citizens to submit sponsorship applications […]

Maple News reports that Canada remains committed to prioritizing family reunification, continuing to expedite up to 6,000 spousal sponsorship applications each month through the end of 2020. The initiative, led by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), was announced to address prolonged separation among families due to the challenges of […]

Maple News reports that couples living together in Canada may be eligible for the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in-Canada immigration stream — a pathway designed for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their partners without leaving the country. This program allows foreign national spouses or common-law partners to apply […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially opened the 2020 intake period for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), offering Canadian citizens and permanent residents an opportunity to reunite with family members abroad. The submission window is active from October 13 to November 3, 2020. […]

Maple News reports a significant shift in Canadian immigration policy as the definition of “family” continues to evolve. Traditionally, the spousal sponsorship and conjugal partner pathways required proof of sexual intimacy to validate the legitimacy of a relationship. However, Canada is moving toward a more inclusive framework, recognizing that genuine […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is continuing to show compassion toward foreign nationals who are already in Canada but have lost their immigration status, by allowing them to apply for spousal or common-law sponsorship without leaving the country. The COVID-19 pandemic left many foreign visitors […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s federal government is significantly expanding its immigration processing capabilities to support faster family reunification. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) office in Sydney, Nova Scotia, will add new office space and onboard 62 additional employees. This move is designed to increase the speed and […]