LONELY CANADIAN OR OTHER RELATIVE PROGRAM
Are you alone in Canada, finding yourself without family here? Your Filipino Immigration Lawyer in Toronto at AJ Law LLP can help you sponsor a relative to come to Canada under the “Lonely Canadian Program” or “Other Relative Program.”
Sponsoring your husband, children, or family, in general, is all some people know or often hear and talk about. But have you heard of the rule “Lonely Canadian?” if you have not heard of it, I encourage you to stay and read these. This might help you. In this article, we will be talking about what is called Lonely Canadian and how you can apply under this category, and who is eligible. A lonely Canadian is under a program that is generally referred to as the “Lonely Canadian Program” or the “Other Relationship Program” that allows a person who is a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident to sponsor one adult son or daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, niece, or nephew to immigrate to Canada. If that extended family member is married or has children, the person being sponsored can bring their immediate family with them to Canada. But the person being sponsored has to be related to the sponsor by blood.
In order to sponsor such a relative, however, the Canadian or permanent resident must show that he or she does not have a spouse, common-law partner, child, parent or grandparent or child who is either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or who is a foreigner that can be sponsored. For example, if you are a Canadian citizen and is married, you cannot sponsor your uncle or aunt to immigrate. The program is designed to favour persons who do not have relations in Canada and have no possibility to sponsor immediate family.
If you sponsor a relative to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you must be able to meet basic needs for yourself and your relative, such as:
Support your relative financially when they arrive with regards to the following:
- food
- shelter
- clothing
3-Step Guide on How to Apply for Lonely Canadian or Other Relative Program
1. Get the application package
The application package includes the:
- Instruction guide
- Forms you need to fill out
- Document checklist
Read the guide before you fill in the forms. Make sure you are eligible to sponsor a relative before you apply. Your application fee is not refundable.
When submitting applications:
- You must provide proof of income
- Your relatives must state they will try to support themselves
- You must agree in writing to support your relatives for a set amount of time (3 to 20 years)
- Include all your relative’s dependent children (if any) on your relative’s application
- Include all the documents listed in the document checklist
- Missing information or documents can delay your application
All information in your application must be true. You must tell the truth about:
- Your family members (include them all on your application)
- Your marital status
- Any change in your case
The people you sponsor must also declare about each of their close family members. These family members must have a security and criminality check and a medical exam. If they do not, the sponsored person will not be able to sponsor them in the future.
2. Pay the application fees
Biometrics Fee
In most cases, you must pay a biometrics fee when you submit your application. Otherwise, you may experience delays. The biometrics fee covers the cost of collecting fingerprints and a digital photo.
Third-party Fees
Depending on your situation, you may need to pay third parties for:
- Medical exams
- Police certificates
3. Submit Your Application
You can submit all your application documents in the mailing address provided in the instruction guide of your package.
Let AJ Law LLP and our Filipino Lawyer in Toronto help you sponsor your relatives to come to Canada through the “Lonely Canadian Program” or “Other Relative Program.”. We have a Filipino Immigration Lawyer ready to assess your qualifications and assist you throughout the whole process. Call us at (+1) 416 409-5991.
My sister is Canadian citizen, she is married and don’t have a kid. She and her husband are just leaving in a farm. My sister is working in hospital in their town. I can say she is doing great in her job, great working records when it comes to performance and attendance. I’m came here in Canada as tourist 10 yrs ago. I don’t have a status now. I’m single and don’t have kids. Can my sister can sponsor me with Lonely Canadian Program. She is supporting me, and I knew being here is a big help for her to feel and see she have a family here. Hope I can hear an advise from you. Thank you
No you cannot as she is not considered lonely and alone in Canada (she is married)..
My son is Canadian 19 years old he is alone in Canada he is a student not working can he
apply for lonely Canadian program for me
Hi I have my father’s own brother’s family in Ontario.Wife and children.Two daughters married and son not married.Uncle passed away last year.Myself and my mother is living in Sri Lanka alone and need to be with them.Can anyone of them sponsor me or my mom.Pls let me know?
Hi I have a family here my husband and 2 kids 6 years old and 2 years old .I am canadian citizen and don’t have a brother and sister here sometimes I feel depress even I have a husband could it be possible I could sponsor my brother to come here .I have my father but he is old now to come here my mother passed away already .how I wish I have a sister or brother to come here too .I am filipino .
Thank you for reaching out. We highly recommend contacting us via our email at info@ajlawpartners.ca to better address your legal concerns.
I am a Canadian citizen 66 yrs of age and have no relative here. I would like to sponsor my daughter. Can I put in the application even if she has an application for another country? Thanks.
Hi, I am a permanent resident, 51 years old single with no relative here in Canada, could I sponsor my widow sister with 3 children?
My sister is canadian. She married with no child. She is separated to her husband for more than a decade now. His husband is living ouhtside Canada. She is qualified to sponsor me to immigrate?
Can I sponsor my mom with this program ?
Hi
Can I sponsor my sister even she is now 33 years old ?
She still single and. She only high school graduated
And we Don’t have parents already
And I don’t have a family member, aunt ,uncle who is Canadian citizen or PR in Canada
I came here as caregiver ! I follow all the rule I got my permanent in 2013 and got my citizenship never get married at age of 44 I alone can I sponsor my sister coz both of my parent has a health problem.
I’m divorce , and single and Canadian citizen in Canada alone and no family – can I sponsor my one single nephew 23 years old in the Philippines to Canada?
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M’y aunt ( mother’s sister) is in Toronto Canada and a Canadian citizen since 30 years. She was never married and never had kids. She never sponsored anyone to come to Canada. She lives alone in Toronto and owns a house whose will is on my name. Can she sponsor me under this program. I am her nephew and 31years old and single.
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yes. if she get official divorce from her husband
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Hello: I have read a lot of information about the Lonely Canadians Program. I am now wondering if it still exists. I have looked on the Immigration Canada official site and I don’t see any mention of this program.
Thank you.
Francine
I have applied lonely Canadian visa application today. How much does take it time?
hi, any chance you could share your experience with the lonely canadian program? here is my email dominicanofino@yahoo.com
Hello
My daughter has PR and she is single.
Could she apply for their parents as Canadian Lonely program? Without lottery?
Thanks
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I’m a permanent resident here in Canada.can I sponsor my niece here since I’m alone here. both of my parents passed away already.
I am purely single and I want to sponsor my niece. Is it possible or not?
How much money should the bank statement indicate to be able to sponsor a family member ???
hi there Im living alone here in Alberta for almost 15 years although I have a sister who is married and lives in Newfoundland . Am I still qualified fir this program to bring my other sister in Philippines?
No ., you have immediate family member here ,which is your sister
Hi!I am live in nanny in canada and now i am almost 3 years working here but i am not PR yet.I am widowed and have three children and my mother with grandkids in the philippines.I am the only child of my parents.My dad is passed away but i still have my mother.I don’t have relatives here in canada.I heard about lonely canada program and i just want to inquire is there a posibility that i will get my child even when they are old?My eldest is 35.The second is 34 and my youngest is 25.Thank you to read my message.
i am a separated soon to be a divorce, can i sponsor my brother? Thanks
Hi I have my father’s own brother’s family in Ontario.Wife and children.Two daughters married and son not married.Uncle passed away last year.Myself and my mother is living in Sri Lanka alone and need to be with them.Can anyone of them sponsor me or my mom.Pls let me know?
I am a permanent resident. My Canadian husband passed away three years ago and I dont have any other family members here in Canada. In the Philippines I have 3 children, all married, and do not want to move here permanently. I have a grandson, 18 who wants to join me here. Can I sponsor him undernthe Lonely Canadian category? Thank you. NIDA
Hi,
My wife’s aunt sponsored me and my family, when I was an International Student back in 2019. But a few months into my studies, her husband passed away. Our arrival to Canada was a godsend for her and helped her cope through the situations she encountered really. Losing her husband and the pandemic has affected her greatly and we provided the companionship, emotional support and the day to day chores. Since I was given a PGWP last year, we have been trying to find ways to prolong our stay here since we are concerned about her well-being, she is already in her early 70’s and after 2 years we will be leaving her. We are concerned of what could happen to her once we are gone. Can she sponsor us under this program? She really doesn’t need to provide that much for us since both me and my wife have permanent and full time jobs that pays well. Anther concern of ours, is that she is also a retired citizen and only relies on her pension. Us staying really eases her financial burden as well. Hope you can help us answer our queries. Thank you.
My elder sister has lived in Scarborough city as a citizen for the last 26 years. She is divorced, only adult daughter abandons her for about 5 years. No trace of her whether she is in Canada or not. My Sister is lonely and completely blind for the last 5 years running, She lives alone at home and get often sick and mentally disturbed for burden life there & facing very hardship to do daily works, medication, movements, she is in under ODSP cover . Is she qualified to sponsor her brother/sister/relatives under the Lonely Canadian Program ?
My mom is a Canadian citizen who is considering to sponsor me through this program. I am 35 years old without any disabilities working here in the Philippines. My mother used to live with her niece who is also a Canadian citizen but have now migrated to the US so my mom is living in Canada by herself. My mother, however, is just a minimum wage earner although she has never received any form of social assistance. Is she eligible to sponsor me though this program? and do I qualify as a relative she can sponsor?
Hi Sir, is this still an available program?
Hi,
I am a Canadian citizen. Married and divorced in 2015 without kids. Had a common law partner in 2019 and we had two kids and part our ways (separated). She took along with her the kids and she is married.
I have no other relatives in this country. I work and owned a house. I feel lonely. My sister and parents are in Africa. My parents refused joining me here. Can I apply for the lonely program for my elder sister who is single without kids and living in Africa?
Some one please help out.
Thanks
Thank you for reaching out. We highly recommend contacting us via our email at info@ajlawpartners.ca to better address your legal concerns.
My husband just passed away, and now I’m alone.Am I eligible for this program?
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I have a common law partner two sons but already don’t live at home. Am I consider as Lonely Canadian to sponsor my niece who is 39 now. I support her and her kids since. Can I sponsor her?
thank you