Family Sponsorship
What is the Family Class Sponorship Application?
The Canadian government has provided many options for families to reunify to Canada under family – class immigration. These are known as sponsorship applications.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents (PR) may sponsor their parent, spouse, partner and/or dependent child to become permanent residents in Canada.
Am I Eligible to Sponsor my Family Member?
To sponsor your family member, you must be:
- Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents
- 18+ years old
- Must reside in Canada
If you are a Canadian citizen living outside Canada, you must demonstrate a strong intention to return to Canada with the family member when they obtain permanent residency.
NOTE: If you are a permanent resident living outside Canada, you can not sponsor a family member.
You may not sponsor if you:
- Became a permanent resident within the last 5 years
- Have received a removal order
- Were convicted of certain criminal offences, both inside and outside Canada; or
- previously failed a family sponsorship undertaking (promise to support sponsored relative in Canada)
Which Family Member Can I Sponsor?
There are 5 sponsorship categories
Spousal S ponsorship
Couples who are legally married
Common Law Sponsorship
Couples who are in a common law relationship (residing together for 1+ year)
Conjugal Partner Sponsorships
Couples who have been in a 1+ relationship but cannot get married or live together due to severe barriers such as immigration and culture
Child Sponsorships
Dependent children under 18
Parental Sponsorships
Parents and grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to be sponsored to Canada.
NOTE: This program is currently closed, but there are other ways to bring parents/grandparents to Canada for a visit, such as the Super Visa
Which Family Members Cannot Be Sponsored?
Examples of ineligible family members includes:
- Cousins
- Aunts and Uncles
- Nieces and Nephews
NOTE : There are few exceptions, such as orphaned relatives under 18 years old who are single
Have a Question?
How VisaPath Can Help
Our representatives understand all the ins and out of sponsorships applications and can help you get into the mind of an immigration officer to ensure you compile a complete, strong and convicting application to give you the best chances of success.
If you are looking to sponsor your spouse, please contact our office to schedule a consultation, and we will be happy to assist you.
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