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Sponsorship Categories: |
Supervisa |
Study Permit |
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Who? |
Spouse, Common-law Partner, Conjugal Partner and Same-Sex Partners |
Dependent Children under 19 years of age |
Parents and Grandparents |
Parents and Grandparents |
International Students enrolled in recognized Post-Secondary Institutions |
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Is there a cap? |
No |
No |
Cap of 5,000 per year, beginning January 1 |
No |
No |
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How long can they stay? |
indefinitely |
indefinitely |
indefinitely |
Two years |
Length of program of study |
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Are there academic qualifications? |
no |
no |
no |
no |
Yes |
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Are there language requirements? |
no |
no |
no |
no |
Yes |
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Eligible for Permanent Residence? |
yes, with two year cohabitation requirement if applicant and sponsor have no children |
yes |
yes |
no |
Eligible for a post-grad work permit that may lead to Permanent Residence |
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Grounds for Inadmissibility: |
Canada has many grounds that render a person inadmissible and/or ineligible for permits and visas. Applicants with criminal and/or adverse immigation histories or with medical conditions that might reasonbly be expected to cause excessive demand on health and social services should seek advice from a Canadian lawyer. |
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Waivers: |
Yes, some grounds of ineligibility may be overcome by applications for humanitarian and compassionate considerations on permanent resident applicaitons. Applicants with criminal histories may also be able to apply for criminal rehabilitation or record suspension. |
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Timing of Waivers: |
Applications for humanitarian and compassionate considerations form part of the assessment of the underlying application. Assessment of these applications varies on a case by case basis. Applications for criminal rehabilitation vary widely depending on the consulate or embassy to which the application is submitted. |
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* This table is presented for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Eligiblity, program requirements and restrictions will vary based on the facts and circumstances of your situation, including professional background, occupation, family and health background.