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Sponsorship

Detailed information and articles on family sponsorship programmes including spouses, children, parents, grandparents, siblings… worldwide.

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The United States CR-1 and IR-1 visas
United States

The United States CR-1 and IR-1 visas

The CR-1 / IR-1 visa is a marriage-based green card allowing a foreign spouse to live in the United States with a…

26 April 2026

Form I-130, the petition for an alien relative
United States

Form I-130, the petition for an alien relative

Form I-130 is the family-based immigrant petition filed by a US citizen or permanent resident. Learn about eligibility, documentation and the process…

26 April 2026

The K-1 visa
United States

The K-1 visa

The K-1 visa allows the fiancé(e) of a US citizen to enter the US to marry within 90 days. Learn about the…

26 April 2026

Form I-129, the petition for a nonimmigrant worker
United States

Form I-129, the petition for a nonimmigrant worker

Form I-129 is filed by a US employer to petition for a foreign worker under the H-1B, L-1, O, P and E…

26 April 2026

Form I-864: the Affidavit of Support in United States immigration sponsorship
United States

Form I-864: the Affidavit of Support in United States immigration sponsorship

Find out about the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) — the undertaking of financial support when sponsoring a United States green card,…

26 April 2026

Preparing a marriage certificate for United States immigration
United States

Preparing a marriage certificate for United States immigration

A guide to obtaining a copy of a marriage certificate from the official authority and to substitute documents when filing a United…

26 April 2026

Bringing family on an AEWV
New Zealand

Bringing family on an AEWV

A guide to supporting a spouse and dependent children to come to New Zealand where holding an AEWV, and the requirements as…

25 April 2026

Sponsoring a spouse to the United States
United States

Sponsoring a spouse to the United States

Citizens can marry and sponsor a foreign spouse to live with them in the United States. This process allows the foreign spouse…

25 October 2025

Spousal sponsorship for immigration to Canada
Canada

Spousal sponsorship for immigration to Canada

Spousal sponsorship is a vital part of the Canadian immigration system.

26 March 2025

Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for the relative sponsorship programme
Canada

Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for the relative sponsorship programme

To sponsor family members, applicants must show they meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) requirement to support the basic needs of the…

9 January 2025

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