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Dependent Work Visa

In most cases, Canada allows spouse or common-law partner to work in Canada. However, a work permit will be required for them.

There are certain cases wherein the spouse or common-law may be able to apply for an open work permit allowing them to accept a job from any employer in Canada.

However, there are cases wherein the spouse or common-law must apply for a work permit if working for a specific employer.

Family members who are eligible under Canada Work Permit Visa:

You can sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent children to become permanent residents of Canada. If you are eligible, you must be able to:

  • Financially support them
  • Ensure they don’t need social assistance from the government

    You can sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent children to become permanent residents of Canada. If you are eligible, you must be able to:

    • Financially support them
    • Ensure they don’t need social assistance from the government

Eligible Family Members:

You can sponsor:

  • Your Spouse – can be either sex and must be legally married to you and at least 18 years old
  • Common-law Partner – isn’t legally married to you, can be either sex, is at least 18 years old, and has been living with you for 12 months consecutively without any long periods apart. You will need to give proof of your common-law relationship.
  • Common-law Partner – isn’t legally married to you, can be either sex, is at least 18 years old, and has been living with you for 12 months consecutively without any long periods apart. You will need to give proof of your common-law relationship.
  • Conjugal Partner – isn’t legally married to you or is in a common-law relationship with you, can be of either sex, is at least 18 years old, has been in a relationship with you for at least 1 year, lives outside of Canada, cannot live with you in your country of residence or marry you due to legal and immigration reasons (e.g., their marital status, their sexual orientation, persecution). You will need to provide proof that you could not live or marry in your conjugal partner’s country.
  • Dependent Children – They are under 22 years old; they don’t have a spouse or common-law partner.

Children who are 22 years old and over qualify as dependents if

  • They are unable to financially support themselves (only due to mental or physical conditions)
  • They have been dependent on their parents for financial support before the age of 22

You can also sponsor

  • Your own child
  • Your Grandchild
  • Your Adopted Child or an orphaned family member (brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchild)
  • Your spouse or partner and their child
  • Other relative (related by blood or adoption)
  • Your own parents
  • Your Grandparents
  • Your parents and Grandparents spouses, common-law or conjugal partners in case of divorce or separation
  • Your brothers, sisters and half-brother and sisters

#You can sponsor your dependant after 6 months of staying in Canada

*You cannot sponsor your in-laws or someone who is inadmissible to Canada or a relative by marriage (e.g., an aunt or uncle by marriage)

**The people who you sponsor should meet all eligibility criteria and requirements. They need to provide:

  • All required forms and documents along with their application
  • Any additional requirement, if asked during processing, including:
    1. Medical exams
    2. Biometrics
    3. Police Clearance

Who is eligible to sponsor their spouse, partner or child:

You can sponsor your spouse, partner or child if you meet the following criteria:

  • You are at least 18 years old
  • You are a citizen of Canada, a permanent resident of Canada, or registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
  • You can prove that you are not receiving social assistance for any other reason except disability
  • You can provide your sponsor with the basic needs

Who can’t sponsor their spouse, partner or child:

You are not eligible to sponsor your spouse, partner or child if:

  • You are less than 18 years old
  • You won’t live in Canada when the person you sponsor becomes a permanent resident of Canada
  • You are not a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or registered under the Canadian Indian Act
  • You are a temporary resident (i.e., you are visiting, studying or working in Canada on a permit or visa)
  • Your permanent resident application is still in process
  • You do not have enough money to support the people you want to sponsor

You may not be able to sponsor your spouse or partner, if:

  • You were sponsored by a partner or spouse and became a permanent resident of Canada less than 5 years ago
  • You are still financially responsible for a previous partner or spouse that you had sponsored.

You may not be eligible to sponsor your spouse, partner or child, if:

  • You have already applied to sponsor and a decision on the application is currently pending or has not been made
  • You are in jail, prison or a penitentiary
  • You have not paid back your immigration loan, a performance bond, or court-ordered family support payments (not applicable if you live in Quebec)
  • You didn’t give the financial support you agreed upon when you signed up to sponsor someone else in the past (not applicable if you live in Quebec)
  • You have declared bankruptcy and are not discharged (not applicable of you live in Quebec)
  • You receive social assistance for any other reason except disability
  • You have been or were convicted of attempting, threatening to commit or committing a violent criminal offence, any offense against a relative or any sexual offence or misconduct inside or outside of Canada
  • You cannot legally stay in Canada and are required to leave the country as you have received a removal order.

Visa Requirements for Dependent

Following needs to be included to sponsor any of your family members on the Dependent Visa for Canada

  • Evidence of finances and cash flow for the last 12 months to prove financial stability
  • If sponsoring a child
    1. He or She must be under 22 years of age
    2. Should be able to show financial dependence on you
    3. If your child is not able to earn their own money for some reason, then you can sponsor your child after providing enough proof
    4. Your child is either your biological child or adopted child
  • Birth certificate and/or adoption certificate to prove relationship with the child
  • Medical Test to check for any medical conditions that could be contagious
  • Police clearance certificate

Documents Required of Dependents

  • A valid and original passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the date of planned arrival to Canada.
  • 4 recent passport-sized photographs
  • Updated resume/CV
  • Birth Certificate
  • Savings Bank account Statement
  • Fixed Deposits (if any)
  • Marriage Certificate (if applicable) and any other proof of relationship
  • Complete Application

How We Can Help

Vision World Overseas has the experience and knowledge to help you in meeting the requirements of your application. We can help you with:

  • Document Checklist
  • Complete Application processing
  • Filing of Applications/Form
  • Updates and Follow-ups
  • Relocation
  • Post-Landing support in Canada

FAQs

IELTS is not mandatory for a dependent Canada Visa. However, if the dependent has done IELTS, it will add to the points and score.

Yes. Your dependent can work in Canada if they have a work permit. They can obtain a work permit once they arrive in Canada

Yes, you can sponsor your parents to Canada. You can do so if:

  • You are 18 years and above
  • Reside in Canada
  • Have a Canada PR or citizenship
  • You have adequate funds
  • Provide sufficient proof of income

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