The term 'family allowance' refers to two types of financial support provided by both levels of government for eligible families with one or more dependent children under the age of 18. To be eligible, at least one parent must
Someone who has been recognized as a Convention refugee or a person in similar circumstances by a Canadian visa officer abroad; someone who has been recognized by the Immigration and Refugee Board as a refugee or a person in
An Asylum Seeker is someone who has claimed refugee status in Canada, and who is waiting for a decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
No. Our services are free. The only fees that may apply are those required by immigration for submitting applications.