Can my Father Sponsor us?

[ForumUser]

My partner and I are looking to move over to Ontario, we also have a young daughter.

My dad is a permanent resident and would be able to sponsor us. I’m just confused as I am 24 and I have a fiance and child could they also come over on the family sponsorship visa?

My partner is a skilled trades person and is also eligible for the express visa but I’m confused as what to do.

We are from the UK.

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.

You can find some information regarding this type of sponsorship in our How do I sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or dependent child living outside of Canada? article.

It is important to note the definition of dependent child. Here is an excerpt,

Who is a dependent child?


Note: As of August 1, 2014, a dependent child must be under 19 years old (previously 22), according to Citizenship and Immigration Canada

For sponsorship purposes, a dependent child may be your own child or those of the person you are sponsoring.

According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, they must:

• Be under the age of 19 and not a spouse or common-law partner; or- Have depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 19 and unable to provide for themselves due to a medical condition.

You can find some information on how you or your partner may be eligible apply to immigrate to Ontario in ourSettlement.Org How can I apply to immigrate to Ontario? article.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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