India is predicted to have the largest population of youth in the coming years. This is one asset that the country can bank on in the future. But the future totally depends on the present. But a developing country with a population in such huge numbers poses a threat to the right growth and development of the future citizens.

Many foreign nationals set their eyes on India to adopt children. However, adopting a child in India is not a cake walk. A foreign national could adopt an Indian child under the Guardian and Wards Act 1890. All foreign nationals have to prove that they are genuine and in a condition to raise a child in the Indian court and as per the Indian laws.

The Indian government would first assess the foreign national to see whether he is fit to take care and raise the child. This would be done by a Social/Child Welfare Agency that has been registered and recognized by the government of that country where the foreigner belongs to. This agency would sponsor the application and would also appoint a professional social worker to create a Home Study report. This report should also mention the reasons for sponsorship of the foreigner’s application. Also, the family background, academic qualification and work profile and history, marital status and so on. With this, a thorough assessment has to be carried for the prospective guardian.

With this, the required documentation must also be done to complete the procedure on time. An Immigration and Visa expert is the best person when it comes to the visa and the application procedures for you and your child. He would also guide you appropriately for the documentation part as well. The documents should include a latest family photograph, certification from a medical doctor proving the physical fitness of the applicant, financial documents and a declaration as an evidence of the willingness of the applicant to adopt a child.

This is to be followed by the procedure in the court under the jurisdiction of the Social and Welfare Child Agency in India. Being a tedious process, a foreign national can always take the expert advice of an Immigration and Visa expert. He would be aware of all the legal aspects of a specific country. Based on his experience, he would be able to suggest the apt steps that could be taken to complete the formalities soon. So, contact a consultant today!

Every year, many homosexual and transgenders singles and couples migrate to Canada. The country is one of those very few recognizing homosexuality at par with heterosexuality. In Canada, a gay or a lesbian couple has the right to get married as well as adopt children along with other human rights. The country has some of the most friendly gay and lesbian immigration laws when compared to other countries. There are two ways to immigrate to Canada – get sponsored by your Canadian partner or apply under the General Skilled Migrant category.

If you have a partner/married to a person of the same sex for a year or more, you can qualify for Sponsorship under the Family Class (provided your partner is a Canadian/Permanent Resident in Canada). This means that you could be sponsored as a spouse, common law partner or conjugal partner.

On the other hand, if you and your spouse are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents, you can apply for immigration under the Skilled Migrant category. In this case, one of the partners would be the Principal Applicant and other being the common law partner included in the same application. This category is the most sought after since it considers applicants only on the basis of merit. An assessment is done based on the following:

• Educational qualifications
• Work experience
• English and French language skills
• Age
• Adaptability
• Arranged employment.

If you clear the pass mark including all of the above, you can easily obtain a visa from the Canadian High Commission.

It has to be noted here that all applications from the same sex couples are treated in the same manner when compared to the other applications. However, a certain level of scrutiny is maintained. This makes it even more important to submit the right documents asserting your relationships. This aspect is checked twice by the Canadian High Commission. Thus, there is nothing secondary to a well – documented application. To achieve this, contact an Immigration and Visa Consultancy Firm specializing in Canadian immigration.