How do I sponsor a family member in Saskatchewan?

Applicants to the SINP Family Members Category must have a relative who has been living in Saskatchewan for at least one year. They must be willing to provide applicants with assistance during the immigration process and after they arrive in Saskatchewan. These relatives are called supporting family members.

Can a Canadian citizen sponsor a cousin?

You may sponsor one relative, related by blood or adoption, of any age, if you meet all of these conditions: you (the person who wants to sponsor your relative) don’t have a living relative you could sponsor instead, such as a: spouse. common-law partner.

Who can sponsor in Saskatchewan?

Be between 18 – 49 years old. Have a signed affidavit of support from your supporting family household in Saskatchewan. Have completed post-secondary education, training, or apprenticeship of at least one year in length that has resulted in a diploma, a certificate, or a degree.

Who can be close relative in Saskatchewan?

Connection to the province includes having a job offer or having a close relative who lives in Saskatchewan. Close relatives include parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, step-family members as well as in-laws.

How do I prove a relative is close in Saskatchewan?

If you are claiming points for a close family member, you must provide the following from the family member: A birth certificate, marriage certificate and/or any other official government, education or religious documents that prove your relationship to your close family relative. The SINP does not accept affidavits.

Can a Canadian citizen sponsor a nephew?

Canadians may also sponsor the dependent relatives of qualifying relatives. In addition, Canadians may sponsor a brother or sister, nephew or niece, or orphaned grandchild, but only if these relatives are unmarried or under 18 years of age.

Who is a close relative in Saskatchewan?

Can I sponsor my Cousin to live in Canada?

If you do not live in MB or SK, you can only sponsor your cousin under the “one other relative” clause if you are not married, you have no close relatives in Canada and no close relatives outside Canada that you would be able to sponsor such as parents.

Can Sam sponsor his cousin to come to Canada?

Sam meets the requirements to sponsor his cousin to come to Canada because he doesn’t have: a close living relative he could sponsor instead (such as a spouse, partner, child, sibling, parent or grandparent) and any other relative who is a citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian of Canada.

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 a common law partner apply for citizenship in Saskatchewan?

For more information on the roles and responsibilities of supporting family members, see the Guide for Supporting Family Members in Saskatchewan. Spouses or common-law partners are not eligible to apply under this category. They need to apply under the Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) Family Class.