eligibility to sponsor

[yellow_jacket]

As a Canadian citizen would I be able to sponsor my brother to become a PR in CANADA? Also would I be able to sponsor his daughter (my niece)?

If not, are there other ways which would allow them to become PR's of Canada?

Thanks so much!

 

[PMM]

Hi

As a Canadian citizen would I be able to sponsor my brother to become a PR in CANADA? Also would I be able to sponsor his daughter (my niece)?

If not, are there other ways which would allow them to become PR's of Canada?

Thanks so much!

1. No, only if you are single, no children, parents/Grandparents are deceased and you don't have an Aunt/Uncle/Brother/Sister/niece/nephew residing in Canada could you sponsor.
2. He would have apply and qualify on his own.

 

[yellow_jacket]

Thanks PMM. Im single and no kids, but my parents are not deceased, though they dont reside in Canada.

I guess my brother probably could get extra points as he would have a relative here (me) if he would apply on his own.

 

[screech339]

Thanks PMM. Im single and no kids, but my parents are not deceased, though they dont reside in Canada.

I guess my brother probably could get extra points as he would have a relative here (me) if he would apply on his own.

It doesn't matter where your parents reside, in Canada or outside Canada. If they are alive, you cannot sponsor your brother. Since your brother has a child, he is no longer a dependent of your parents either if parent sponsorship was an option.

Yes your brother will get extra points for having a relative in Canada.

Screech339

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Since your brother has a child, he is no longer a dependent of your parents either if parent sponsorship was an option.

Having a child does not mean a person is no longer a dependent of their parents. Provided they fit into Type A, B or C, they are still considered a dependent even if they have a child.


Type A - The dependant is under the age of 22 and is single (not married and not in a common-law relationship).

Type B - The dependant has been continuously enrolled in and in attendance as a full‑time student at a post-secondary institution accredited by the relevant government authority and has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent either:

since before the age of 22, or
since marrying or entering into a common-law relationship (if it happened before the age of 22).

Type C - The dependant is 22 years of age or older, has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22, and is unable to provide for himself or herself because of a medical condition.

 

[screech339]

Having a child does not mean a person is no longer a dependent of their parents. Provided they fit into Type A, B or C, they are still considered a dependent even if they have a child.


Type A - The dependant is under the age of 22 and is single (not married and not in a common-law relationship).

Type B - The dependant has been continuously enrolled in and in attendance as a full‑time student at a post-secondary institution accredited by the relevant government authority and has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent either:

since before the age of 22, or
since marrying or entering into a common-law relationship (if it happened before the age of 22).

Type C - The dependant is 22 years of age or older, has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22, and is unable to provide for himself or herself because of a medical condition.

You're right. My mistake. I haven't had my coffee when I wrote that post. Ha ha.

Screech339