IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS  Family Class
This is the group of people admitted to Canada as permanent residents, by virtue of their relationship with and sponsorship by a Canadian citizen/ permanent resident. Generally, wife, dependent children, parents, grandparents and vice-versa can be sponsored under the family class. Children, adopted from abroad are also included in this category.
This group is not required to demonstrate skills or experience, as their sponsors are responsible to provide for their economic needs.
Usually the sponsor is required to demonstrate economic capability, before the sponsorship can be approved. Also, the sponsor signs an undertaking to support the sponsored family members for 3-10 years and help them settle in Canada
The Applications to sponsor Spouses and dependent children are accorded the highest processing priority. Moreover, economic capability is not a pre-requisite for sponsoring spouses and dependent children.
Sponsorship of other family members involves longer-term processing and more requirements.
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