Other relative

[Sam_2025]

Hi everyone,
I recently submitted an application for my niece in the Other Relative category. She is 13 years old and lives in Canada with me on a study permit. Just wanted to provide my timeline here and see how the process is for everyone else.

Application Sent: March 26, 2025
AOR Date: March 26,2025
Biometrics: Exempted
Sponsor Approval: July 29, 2025
Family Information Sheet Requested: July 29, 2025 (Submitted on August 11, 2025)

 

[jainad]

Hi everyone,
I recently submitted an application for my niece in the Other Relative category. She is 13 years old and lives in Canada with me on a study permit. Just wanted to provide my timeline here and see how the process is for everyone else.

Application Sent: March 26, 2025
AOR Date: March 26,2025
Biometrics: Exempted
Sponsor Approval: July 29, 2025
Family Information Sheet Requested: July 29, 2025 (Submitted on August 11, 2025)

what is the criterial or eligibility to sponsor sister? can you help please tell me this info. thanks.

 

[Naturgrl]

what is the criterial or eligibility to sponsor sister? can you help please tell me this info. thanks.

Simple - parents/grandparents all have passed away, not married, no children, no relatives in Canada. All on the IRCC site.

 

[jainad]

Simple - parents/grandparents all have passed away, not married, no children, no relatives in Canada. All on the IRCC site.

Thank you. Mind sharing the link also, please.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you. Mind sharing the link also, please.

Google - sponsor relative canada

 

[237mota]

Hi @everyone

I recently applied to sponsor my orphan nephew. See below my timeline.

Application Sent: February 23, 2025
AOR Date: March 0+10,2025
Biometrics: Exempted (13 years old)
Sponsor Approval: August 10, 2025
Application sent to the local visa office the same day.
Medical request : August 11, 2025
Medical done: August 12, 2025
Medical marked as completed August 19,2025
Eligibility in progress: August 19, 2025
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