Family sponsorship

[Akufred]

I have a niece in Ghana currently loss her Dad. Loss her mom ealier now an orphan. Shes 14 years old.I have been her guardian ever since. Now I have a husband and a child. My question is can I sponsor my niece to join me in Canada?

 

[k.h.p.]

Have you adopted her?

 

[Akufred]

Have you adopted her?

No please

 

[21Goose]

I have a niece in Ghana currently loss her Dad. Loss her mom ealier now an orphan. Shes 14 years old.I have been her guardian ever since. Now I have a husband and a child. My question is can I sponsor my niece to join me in Canada?

Yes, you may be able to sponsor her.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ship/other-relatives/who-you-can-sponsor.html

Depending on your situation, there are 2 options for who you can sponsor.

Orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchild
You can sponsor an orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchild only if they meet all of these conditions:

• they’re related to you by blood or adoption
• both their mother and father passed away
• they’re under 18 years of age
• they’re single (not married or in a common-law or conjugal relationship)

 

[canuck78]

What is your status in Canada? She must have a guardian in Ghana.

 

[Akufred]

What is your status in Canada? She must have a guardian in Ghana.

Iam Canadian citizen. She had her Dad. He passed recently

 

[21Goose]

Iam Canadian citizen. She had her Dad. He passed recently

Yes, then just go through the process here.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...anada/family-sponsorship/other-relatives.html

It is possible to sponsor your niece in these circumstances.

 

[Akufred]

Yes, then just go through the process here.
Do you have any idea how long for the application process
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...anada/family-sponsorship/other-relatives.html

It is possible to sponsor your niece in these circumstances.

 

[21Goose]

No, I'm not sure how long this takes. Family sponsorships usually take about a year, but this case may (or may not) be quicker. I have no idea.

 

[Akufred]

Yes, you may be able to sponsor her.
Do you no how it will take for application process

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ship/other-relatives/who-you-can-sponsor.html

Depending on your situation, there are 2 options for who you can sponsor.

Orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchild
You can sponsor an orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchild only if they meet all of these conditions:

• they’re related to you by blood or adoption
• both their mother and father passed away
• they’re under 18 years of age
• they’re single (not married or in a common-law or conjugal relationship)

 

[Akufred]

No, I'm not sure how long this takes. Family sponsorships usually take about a year, but this case may (or may not) be quicker. I have no idea.

Thanks so much for your feedback

 

[21Goose]

Thanks so much for your feedback

You're welcome. Good luck with this. You may want to talk to a professional about it, either a lawyer or an immigration consultant since this isn't a very common application and you may have trouble getting solid advice online.

 

[Akufred]

You're welcome. Good luck with this. You may want to talk to a professional about it, either a lawyer or an immigration consultant since this isn't a very common application and you may have trouble getting solid advice online.

That's very true. Is not a common one at all thats when my confusion came in. But thanks again..will take your advice.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Do you have any idea how long for the application process

Expect a few years, maybe less. It is a less prioritized stream.

 

[Akufred]

Expect a few years, maybe less. It is a less prioritized stream.

Thanks for your feedback