2023-11-23 17:05:36
Canada has created a new opportunity for migrants from Colombia, Haiti and Venezuela who want to live in that country legally and start a new life. This is the Family Humanitarian Program.
On the official website of the Government of Canada, the authorities gave the details of the program that invites citizens of the aforementioned countries who have family members in Canada and who currently live in South or Central America, Mexico or the Caribbean.
To qualify for this program, you must have a family member in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident of the country, also this family member must be your spouse, common-law partner, child (of any age), grandchild, parent, grandparent or sibling and is willing to support your request.
Benefits
If the application is approved, the Government of Canada undertakes to help migrants from the aforementioned countries:
-Waive the right of permanent residence fee, all application fees and biometric fees.
-Give you the equivalent of 3 months of financial assistance once in Canada, to help you establish yourself.
-Provide you free settlement services, before and following your arrival, to help you join Canadian society and the workforce.
Travelers must have an ‘anchor’ who will help them with everything necessary for their life in Canada | Photo: Getty Images
Who can apply?
People who are citizens of these countries: Colombia, Haiti or Venezuela and who have a Canadian relative, whether citizen or resident, willing to help them.
You must provide the Government with a legal declaration that says the family member plans to help you and any family members who come with you to Canada for 1 year. It is also important that the letter testify that the family members have not accepted (nor will they accept) money from you or your family members for completing the procedure.
You may live in a province or territory other than Quebec and it is important to have a valid passport or eligible travel document. They call the family member who decides to help you ‘Anchor’, who will be like your representative in the country.
The ‘anchor’ must not: be in the process of applying to revoke their Canadian citizenship, cannot be in jail or prison, nor can they be subject to a removal order in Canada, this family member cannot be late in paying a immigration loan, a performance bond or any other amount legally agreed to be paid (and you have not agreed to defer payments).
The forms must be completed by the applicants | Photo: Getty Images
Commitments
They must sign an official document in which they commit to:
-Meet you at the airport and take you to where you plan to stay.
-Give you temporary accommodation.
-Help you find permanent housing.
-Introduce you to life in Canada (e.g. public transportation, banking, shopping, rights and responsibilities, etc.).
How can you apply?
“We will accept and process applications on a first-come, first-served basis until the limit is reached. Once we no longer accept them, we will eliminate the option to request them from the portal,” says the Government.
Biometric data will be collected and you and your family will be given immigration medical screenings before you travel.
You must complete the forms and obtain your documents with forms that you will complete directly in the portal, one of the forms required for your filing person in Canada to complete will be the Statutory Declaration [IMM 5990].
Supporting Documents You Need to Upload
-A photo of you and each of your family members.
-Identification documents for you and each of your family members.
-Any other supporting documents mentioned in the guide
-Examples include civil documents, diplomas, membership cards, and military documents.
13 countries are exempt from presenting a Canadian visa when entering the country | Photo: Getty Images
Before submitting your application, please make sure:
-Answer all questions on the forms.
-Electronic sign your application (write your full name exactly as it appears on your passport).
-Upload all supporting documents.
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