| If you like Canada and have successfully moved there, | | | | As an independent immigrant |
| it is likely that you want to take your family with you. | | | | You older sibling may apply as an independent |
| Sponsoring your adult siblings may appeal to you, but it | | | | immigrant if your situation is unlike the ones discussed |
| is complex. Despite that, the important thing is, it is | | | | above. The circumstances in order to qualify for the |
| doable. The rest of this article discusses different | | | | Federal Skilled Immigration Class as required by |
| scenarios and the legitimate solutions in which | | | | Citizenship And Immigration Canada is 67 points, as of |
| sponsoring your siblings may become possible. | | | | Nov2007. |
| Orphaned Sibling | | | | The level of points must be achieved by your sibling in |
| The immigration bill states that if an adult sibling is an | | | | order to legitimately immigrate to Canada. However, if |
| orphan, under 18 years old, and single, he or she may | | | | your sibling lacks points, additional points may be gained |
| be sponsored by a Canadian citizen or permanent | | | | by accomplishing one or a combination of these |
| residents. Other than this situation, the only way of | | | | following requirements. |
| sponsoring an adult sibling is to employ indirect means. | | | | 1) There must be a job offer in Canada by qualified |
| Sponsoring a parent | | | | employers before immigrating to the country. This job |
| One of the indirect methods of sponsoring an adult | | | | offer must be approved by Human Resources and |
| sibling is by sponsoring the parent so that the parent | | | | Social Development Canada (HRSDC) |
| can sponsor his or her other child. In this case, the child | | | | 2) A work visa must be obtained or the older sibling |
| has to be 22 years of age or younger to be eligible for | | | | must gain at least one (1) year work experience from |
| the sponsorship. Otherwise, the child that is more than | | | | a legitimate company or employer in Canada. |
| 22 years old must be a full time student and has never | | | | 3) Studying for two (2) years anywhere in Canada |
| been able to support himself/herself. This means that | | | | also earns you points. |
| he or she has to be financially dependent even at age | | | | On the other hand, using your residential status to |
| 22 or above. | | | | boost the points of your adult sibling is not going to |
| Do you live alone in Canada? | | | | help. Moreover, it is not wise to allow your sibling to |
| If you live alone in Canada, providing that you are a | | | | apply as an independent immigrant when the required |
| citizen or a permanent resident, you may sponsor your | | | | number of points is impossible to meet. |
| adult sibling. This has to satisfy the requirement that no | | | | Finally, you can also check if your sibling qualifies to |
| other relatives, distant or not, live within the country. | | | | any provincial nominee programs of the Canadian |
| This rule is actually applicable to any of your family | | | | provinces. A Canadian visa and immigration expert can |
| members in your home country, regardless of the | | | | provide you free consultation. Just contact them by |
| degree of relationship. You can sponsor your | | | | sending an e-mail to gather more information regarding |
| grandparents, uncles, cousins, and nephews or nieces. | | | | this case. |