How to Sponsor your Adopted Child for Immigration to Canada.
Family Class applications are a high need for the Canadian government they are profoundly dedicated to hold families together and make pathways to join isolated friends and family. Canadian residents, long-lasting inhabitants, and impermanent unfamiliar laborers have the chance to carry their youngsters and friends and family to Canada. Adopted kids can live as long-lasting occupants with their Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident guardians in Canada. This should be possible through the Child Sponsorship Program. This program is under the Family Class Immigration.
What is Adopted Child Sponsorship?
Starting a family through adoption is an exciting time but it can also seem overwhelming. There are many rules surrounding adoption and a thorough understanding of these laws is necessary. If you decide to adopt a child from outside of Canada, there a specific requirement that need to be met in order for the child to immigrate to Canada. It will come as no surprise that their rules surrounding who is eligible to adopt a child from another country. If you meet these requirements, you are able to begin the adoption process. When it comes to intercountry adoptions, the adoption process will usually take place within the home county of the child being adopted. Each country will have its own set of rules and regulations determining who may adopt a child from their country.
What are the Requirements for Eligible to
Sponsor my Adopted Child?
To be eligible for this program the following conditions have to be met:
- The sponsor and sponsored person must be able to prove their relationship whether the child is naturally born to the parent or adopted.
- In case the adoption is in the final phase the sponsor may apply for sponsorship until the adoption is finalized.
- The Canadian citizen/permanent resident sponsor and the sponsored child must be approved by the Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to receive a visa.
- The child to be adopted can be adopted inside or outside of Canada.
- The sponsor must be able to prove that he/she can take care of the adopted child by providing evidence of being able to provide food, shelter, clothing health, etc.
- The sponsor became a permanent residence at least 5 years ago.
- The sponsored person must be at least 16 years of age
What are the Adopted Child Qualify
Requirements for Sponsorship?
To be eligible for sponsorship, children must fall under the definition of a adopted meaning they are:
- adopted child of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- are not married or in a common-law relationship;
- are under the age of 22.
A child over the age of 22 may also qualify as a adopted providing, they meet the following two requirements:
- they suffer from a physical or mental condition that prevents them from being able to support themselves;
- they have depended on their parents for financial support since before the age of 22.
What are the Requirements for
Sponsoring an Adopted Child?
In addition to meeting the rules set forth by a country to adopt a child, you must meet specific requirements in order for the child to successfully immigrate to Canada.
You Must be:
- at least 18 years old
- living in Canada
- a citizen or a permanent resident
- following all legal procedures in the child’s home country
- ending the relationship between the adopted child and the biological parents
- meeting your home province requirements, including a home visit
- willing and able to create a relationship between yourself and the child
Frequently Asked Questions
If your child is over 22 years of age, they may qualify as a adopted child if have depended on you for financial support since before they were 22 and can’t financially support themselves because of a mental or physical condition.
Yes, you have to wait because an adoption is officially finalized in court after a judge has reviewed the entire adoption to ensure it was completed in accordance with state laws.
Yes, you will have to prove it that you are eligible to sponsor your adopted child with proper document and criteria that needed.