Family and Spousal Sponsorship reflect sponsoring of family members and relatives to get a permanent residence in Canada. The person who sponsors has to go through an undertaking, also known as a sponsorship undertaking. You have to be at least 18 years old and a:
- Canadian citizen or
- person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or
- permanent resident of Canada
Who You Can Sponsor in Canada?
You cannot sponsor just anyone to come to Canada. They must fall under the family class of immigrant. This includes:
- Spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, who is at least 16 years or older;
- Parents or grandparents;
- Dependent children, including adopted children;
- Children under 18 years of age whom you intend to adopt;
- Siblings, nephews and nieces or grandchildren who are orphans, under the age of 18, and not married or in a common-law relationship; and
- Any other relative if you have none of the above relatives or family members, either in Canada or abroad.
We will help you and your loved ones in preparing the proper application that will increase their chances of success. We can advise you on the best way to proceed in terms of proving your finances, employment, and other factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
You merely have to be over the age of 18 and have the financial means to support those you wish to sponsor.
It is not possible to sponsor someone to Canada if you are not currently residing in Canada as a permanent resident.
Yes, you can sponsor your partner through the Common-Law Partner Visa granted that you have lived together for a period exceeding 1 year and that you are in an ongoing relationship.
It can take as long as 12 months