Sponsoring Daughter And Grandchild To Canada Under Family Class


Question: I am a Filipino chemical engineer working in Canada for two years now. I sponsored my wife under Family Class spousal sponsorship and was initially declined. I filed an appeal and luckily won. I still have a daughter in the Philippines whom I would like to sponsor as well, but I recently came to know that she just bore a child out of wedlock. Can I get her and my grandchild to join me and my wife in Canada?

Answer: Yes, you can sponsor both your daughter and grandchild, if the mother remains single as you apply for their sponsorship. Aside from that, another issue you need to clear is your financial capacity. You have to be able to prove to Canadian immigration authorities that you have the financial means to support your entire family when they join you in Canada. As long as you are able to show acceptable evidence, you will have no problem getting Immigration Canada’s nod.

How Do I Change Temporary Worker Visa To Permanent Resident Visa In Canada?

Question: I am a Filipino who has been working in Canada as a store cashier for a year (temporary foreign worker visa). I am now planning to apply for a Permanent Resident visa, but I am not very confident about my English skills. My line of job is also not included in the labor shortage … Continue reading

Filipina Live-In Caregivers In Canada In Short Supply Due To New Rules And Slow Processing

Years ago, sponsoring a live-in caregiver from the Philippines was easy and have allowed a lot of former Filipina nannies to become residents of Canada and finally as citizens to live in Canada with their families. That was before Citizenship and Immigration Canada started implementing stricter rules for hiring a foreign live-in caregiver. Add to … Continue reading

The Different Means Available For Filipinos To Immigrate To Canada

Are you a Filipino citizen planning to immigrate to Canada? Well, you will be glad to know that Canada offers foreign individuals a wide range of means to immigrate to the country and enjoy living like ordinary Canadian citizens. In fact, most of the Filipinos living in Canada today are products of immigration. The Philippines … Continue reading

Question On Misreprenting Employment In Live-In Caregiver Program

Question: I am a Filipina live-in caregiver. I was sponsored in 2008 but was released on arrival by my supposed employer. I was luckily employed by a bakery after and paid taxes on my own since then. I am now getting ready to apply as permanent resident but got a question which concerns me. Can … Continue reading