Can I bring my family while studying in Canada?

Yes, you can bring your spouse and dependent children on a Canada Dependent visa while studying in Canada. Parents can visit on a Temporary Resident Visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization, which allows them to migrate to Canada and stay for up to 6 months.

 

Canada has around 8,000 recognized universities and 16,000 university programs that offer world-class education to students. According to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada), there are around 1,028,650 international students studying in Canada. In 2024, Canada targeted to issue almost 485,000 study permits.

 

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How to bring your spouse or dependent children while studying in Canada?

As a Canada student permit holder, you can bring your spouse and dependent children on a dependent visa. This visa allows the dependents to work or study full-time in Canada.

 

Eligibility requirements to apply for a Canada Dependent visa

The following are the eligibility requirements that are required to sponsor a spouse:

 

• Proof of income
• A proof of relationship
• A valid passport
• Proof of travel history
• Basic English Language skills
• A completed visa application
• Proof of financial stability

 

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How to bring your parents while studying in Canada?

In Canada, your parents can visit you on a temporary resident visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization to stay there for up to 6 months.

 

Eligibility criteria for Canada temporary resident visa

The following are the eligibility criteria to apply for the temporary resident visa in Canada:

 

• Enough funds to cover the trip
• Valid documents
• Invitation letters from the sponsors

 

Documents required for Canada temporary resident visa from India

• Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409)
• Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)
• Application for Temporary resident visa (IMM 5257), must be completed by above 18 years
• Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (IMM 5475)
• Proof of payment
• A valid passport
• A photocopy of travel document including name, date, and place of birth
• Proof of funds
• A photocopy of marriage certificate (if applicable)
• A letter of authorization for minor

 

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