Sponsorship Undertaking:

Question: Who can help me understand how a sponsorship undertaking works in Canada and what obligations I would have as the sponsor?

Answer:
  Olson Craig Legal’s Lawyer & Paralegals can help you understand sponsorship undertakings for family reunification immigration in Ontario, including what you are financially committing to (food, clothing, shelter, and medical care where it is not already covered by public health services), how long the undertaking lasts based on your relationship and the sponsored person’s age, and what practical risks you should consider before you sign; for fast guidance, contact Olson Craig Legal at (226) 886-2001 to book a FREE 1/4 hour consultation and get clear next steps tailored to your situation.

Understanding Sponsorship Undertakings

A sponsorship undertaking is a formal, legally binding, commitment that is made by a sponsor who thereby pledges to financially support a family member who is immigrating to Canada.  The sponsorship undertaking promise is intended to ensure that the sponsor will provide for the basic needs of the sponsored person, including the provision of food, clothing, shelter, and medical care unless the medical is covered by public health services.  The duration of the sponsorship undertaking varies depending upon the nature of the familial relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored person as well as the age of the sponsored person.  A sponsorship undertaking is a critical aspect of an immigration sponsorship application for the purpose of family reunification.  A sponsor must carefully review and consider the implications of sponsorship undertakings so to understand how the undertaking could impact upon the sponsor as well as the sponsored family member.