Family Reunification Made Easy: Family Program In Canada | Episode 71

<p>Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses family reunification in Canada through family immigration programs. On the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn discusses the options and requirements for family reunification in Canada.</p><p><a href="https://www.ackahlaw.com/news/category/family-class#category:290@1:url" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Family reunification programs</strong></a>&nbsp;are for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members for permanent residency in Canada. In this podcast episode, Evelyn Ackah discusses Ackah Law can help you determine if you are eligible for family reunification and advise you on the best family immigration options for your family.</p><p>During the podcast, Evelyn Ackah provides an overview of family reunification programs and how Ackah Business Immigration Law offers assistance with family sponsorship and other immigration matters:</p><ul><li><strong>Spousal sponsorship:</strong>&nbsp;This is the most common type of family sponsorship in Canada. There is no income requirement for the sponsor, but the spouse must undergo police checks and medical exams. The application process can take up to 2 years.</li><li><strong>Parent and grandparent sponsorship:</strong>&nbsp;This is a more difficult type of sponsorship because it is based on a lottery system. The sponsor must have a minimum income of $50,000 to $80,000 and the parents or grandparents must undergo police checks and medical exams. The application process can take up to 5 years.</li><li><strong>Super visa:</strong>&nbsp;This is a long-term visitor visa that allows parents or grandparents to stay in Canada for up to 10 years. The sponsor must have a minimum income of $30,000 and the parents or grandparents must undergo police checks and medical exams.</li><li><strong>Sponsorship of orphaned siblings:</strong>&nbsp;This is a rare type of sponsorship that is only available if the sibling is an orphan and has no other family members in the home