Can I sponsor my friend to immigrate to Canada?

Can I sponsor my friend to immigrate to Canada?

Currently there is no direct sponsorship program for friend of Canadian citizen or permanent resident. However, friends of permanent residents or Canadian citizens may apply for visitor visa, if they are from non-visa-exempt country. Visa office will ask to submit a letter of invitation from friend living in Canada.

Can I sponsor a friend for immigration?

You can sponsor your friend’s immigration petition financially. Being a financial sponsor to an immigrant can make a big difference to their application and can be the difference between being approved or rejected. You can sponsor your friend financially by providing a Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.

Who can sponsor someone to Canada?

Those 18 and older who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and persons registered under Canada’s Indian Act are eligible to sponsor their family to obtain Canadian permanent residence. Most sponsor their spouse, partner, or parents or grandparents.

What happens if you sponsor someone in Canada?

The person you sponsored becomes a Canadian citizen. Your financial situation gets worse (for example, job loss or debt). You sent us a request to withdraw your sponsorship application and we received it after the person you sponsored has become a permanent resident.

Can I sponsor two immigrants at the same time?

Yes, but only under certain circumstances. Two joint sponsors can be used per family unit applying to immigrate under the same petition. If two joint sponsors are used, each joint sponsor is responsible only for the intending immigrant(s) listed on the joint sponsor’s Form I-864.

Who can be my sponsor?

You may sponsor a relative, an employee, or a prospective or currently adopted child wishing to immigrate to the United States. If you filed an immigrant visa petition for your relative, you must be the sponsor. Anyone applying to be a permanent resident through a family member must have a financial sponsor.

Can I sponsor my friend to live in Canada?

Not in general, no. Usually only family members can sponsor someone to Canada since sponsorship is a financial promise to keep you from costing the Canadian taxpayer money. The exception is the Manitoba Provincial Nominee program. If your friend lives and works in Manitoba they can support your application under the Manitoba plan.

Can I sponsor my friend to immigrate to USA?

How to Sponsor an Immigrant Friend. While you can’t petition for a friend’s immigrant visa or Green Card (only family members can do that), you can financially sponsor a friend’s immigration petition with Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.

Can I sponsor my Brother or sister to Canada?

You can only sponsor relatives like a brother, sister, aunt or uncle in very specific situations. If your family member doesn’t meet the criteria below, you can use our Come to Canada tool to find out which programs they may be eligible to apply for. Depending on your situation, there are 2 options for who you can sponsor.

Can I sponsor someone who is inadmissible to Canada?

You can’t sponsor someone who is inadmissible to Canada. This means they’re not allowed to come to Canada. Next: How to apply Report a problem or mistake on this page