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Dependent Visas

The most common reason people tend to migrate is to obtain and provide a better standard of living to their families. The Dependent Permit allows the immigrants to lead a happy life with their families and loved ones. It enables professionals, teachers, permanent residents, and others to relocate their families from their home country.

Syeda Immigration guides you with all the paths required for the Dependent Permit. This helps you reunite with your family and start a new life overseas.

There are two types of dependent permit (temporary & permanent)

Temporary Permits are for candidates having work, intra-company transfer, student, and fiancé. Permanent Permits are for spouses or children between the age of 18-21 years (Make a note that it varies from country to country).

  • 1. Temporary Permits
  • 2. Permanent Permits
Immigration dependents

Spouse/partners on Temporary Dependent Permits have limited work rights based on their validity in the countries (except the U.S). Dependents granted with Permanent Residence Permits have the right to live, study and work for as long as they remain permanent residents.

Dependent permit details:

Countries across the world provide Dependent Permits with various benefits to reunite immigrants with their families. These permits usually allow immigrants to move their immediate family members residing in another country after a quick process that focuses on the financial capacity of the immigrant. With Dependent Permits, they can:

  • Stay in the country, if they are applying under the sponsorship of their relative
  • Work or Study in some cases
  • Travel in that country
Eligibility for applying for a dependent permit:

There are NO standard eligibility requirements for Dependent Permits, as different countries have different needs. However, the following conditions are most common:

  • Candidates should possess a valid passport
  • The sponsor must have adequate financial resources to support the dependents
  • Work and income proof of the sponsor must be submitted
  • Medical examination and proof of proper insurance for dependents is required

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Canada Dependent Visa

The Government of Canada allows eligible residents over the age of 18 to sponsor dependent spouses, children, parents, partners, and grandparents to live with them in Canada to make it easier for families to live together.
The Canada Dependent Permit enables you to bring your dependents to Canada and allows them to work or study full-time if they have the required permits. You can sponsor the following relatives for a dependent permit under the Canada Dependent Permit:

  • Spouse or common-law partner or conjugal partner.
  • Dependent children under the age of 21.
  • Dependent parents or grandparents.
  • Child adopted outside Canada while you held a Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residency.
  • Brother, sister, niece, nephew, uncle, aunt or other close relatives.
  • The relations you sponsor can live with you in Canada.
  • Your spouse or conjugal partner can also submit for a Work Permit in order to work in Canada
Eligibility requirements to sponsor a dependent
  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • You must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
  • You should not be seeking government assistance except for a disability.
  • You must meet the low-income threshold.
  • You must be legally married to your spouse.
  • You must have a genuine relationship with your dependents.
Documents required for Canada dependent permit
  • Passport & travel history.
  • Background verification.
  • Marriage certificate.
  • Other proof of relationship.
  • Income proof of sponsor to show adequate finances.
  • Complete form and consulate fees.

Australia Dependent Visa

Australia has provided many provisions for the immigrants to move their dependents to the country. Australia offers Dependent Permits to almost every category of immigrants like work permit to study permit. They can bring their dependents or partners and children based on the Australia Dependent Permit.

Subclass 309 visa (partner provisional visa)

Through this permit, the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or qualified New Zealand citizen can stay in Australia on a temporary basis. The first step in Permanent Partner Permit (subclass 100) is to have a genuine relationship with the spouse or de facto partner in Australia while submitting for the permit. The Subclass 309 permit is a temporary permit and the candidate must reside outside Australia when submitting for this permit. The Subclass 309 permit holder can:

  • Work in Australia.
  • Study in Australia.
  • Travel to and from Australia as many times as needed.
  • Attend up to 510 hours of free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program.
  • Make use of Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare.

Family members including dependent children can be included in this and their permits will be approved if they meet particular health and character requirements.

Subclass 100 permit

This is granted to the individuals having Subclass 309 permit. Holders of this permit are allowed to stay permanently and can submit for citizenship later. For this, the candidate need to have a genuine and ongoing relationship with the partner living in Australia.

Australia dependent permit for children

Various child permit categories are available in Australia to assist immigrants in bringing their biological child, adopted child, or stepchild to the country. Either the parent is a resident of the country or has a Permanent Residency. If one of the parents is an Australian citizen or holds an Australian Permanent Residency, a child born in Australia automatically receives Australian citizenship. The Dependent Child Permit in Australia consists of four subclasses, they are:

  • Child Permit 101.
  • Child Permit 102.
  • Child Permit 802.
  • Child Permit 445.

Canada Parent Migration

When it comes to migration of parents of immigrants living in Canada, the country offers many options to help parents migrate to Canada.

Canada PGP program

The reunification of families has always been welcomed by Canada and the IRCC has concentrated on immigrant families being reunited in Canada. The consequence of this initiative is that more than ten thousand supported family members are accepted as Permanent Residents to come to Canada each year.

One immigration program which facilitates this is the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) which was introduced in 2011 and has been modified over the years.

The PGP is regarded as a viable method to bring a family member to the country and help in their settlement. From the government’s side, the PGP acts as strong motive for immigrants to choose Canada because it gives them the option of bringing their parents or grandparents to the country once they settle down.

Eligibility criteria for sponsors under the PGP program

According to the IRCC, Canadian nationals, permanent residents, and registered First Nations can sponsor their own parents or grandparents.

Sponsors must be 18 years of age or older, residing in Canada, and must have enough financial resources to help the individuals they choose to sponsor.

For 20 years, beginning when they become permanent residents, they need to have enough financial resources to sponsor supported family members.

Canada super visa

The Super Visa is a multiple entry visa that allows visa holders to make multiple entries to the country for up to ten years. The permit allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit their family and stay in Canada for up to two years.

Eligibility conditions for applicant:
  • Parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
  • Candidates must have a letter of invitation from their child or grandchild living in Canada.
  • Candidates must have a letter that promises financial support from their child or grandchild living in Canada during the period of stay in Canada.
  • Proof of their relationship with their child or grandchild.
  • Proof of medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company with a policy that is valid for at least a year from the date of entry and provides a minimum coverage of 100,000 dollars.
  • Candidates must have completed and passed an immigration medical examination for the permit.
  • Proof that their child or grandchild meets the income requirements to submit for a Canada Super Visa.
  • Candidates must have a copy of their child or grandchild’s Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Australia Parent Migration

Are you a holder of Australia PR or permanent residency or citizen and want to relocate your parents to Australia too? Then, the Australia Parent Migration Permit facilitates citizens and holders of Permanent Residency to sponsor their parents’ Permanent Residency in Australia.
The immigration procedure is confusing, and you may need guidance from people with expertise to help you understand the process better. With our extensive knowledge and years of experience with Australian immigration, Y-Axis can help you in applying for immigration for your parents to Australia.

Australia parent migration visa details

The Australia Parent Migration Visa is categorized into two types:
Non-Contributory Parent Permits: This is a Permanent Residency program that charges less processing fee but has an indeterminate duration for processing that may take more than 30 years. Parent(s) can opt to visit Australia through the 600 sub-class, where the validity of the permit lasts up to 18 months, depending on the circumstances of the case.
Contributory Parent Permits: This is a speedy process of Permanent Residency. Depending on the cap and queue, the processing timeline is as short as 2 to 4 years for specific candidates.

Successful applicants to the Australia Parent Migration Visa can:
  • Reside indefinitely in Australia with the help of the Parent Migration Program.
  • Permitted to live, work, and study in Australia.
  • Can access Australia’s public healthcare scheme.
  • Can sponsor their relative’s trip to Australia.
  • Can apply for citizenship.