Family Sponsorship Canada
Family sponsorship lets eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents bring loved ones to Canada. We guide sponsors and applicants through spousal, parent and grandparent, and dependent child sponsorship.
What is family sponsorship?
Family sponsorship is a permanent residency pathway that lets eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor certain relatives to become permanent residents. The sponsor agrees to financially support the sponsored family member for a set period.
Keep families together
Bring your spouse, partner, children, parents or grandparents to Canada.
A sponsor commitment
The sponsor signs an undertaking to support the relative.
Leads to PR
The sponsored family member becomes a permanent resident.
Who you can sponsor
Different relationships follow different rules. We help you apply through the right stream.
Spouse & Partner
Sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner.
Parents & Grandparents
Sponsor parents and grandparents (program intake applies).
Dependent Children
Sponsor eligible dependent children.
How sponsorship works
We guide sponsors and applicants through each stage with personalized support.
Check eligibility
Confirm sponsor and applicant eligibility.
Gather documents
Relationship, identity and financial documents.
Sponsor undertaking
Complete the sponsorship undertaking.
Submit application
File the sponsorship and PR application together.
Processing & biometrics
Complete biometrics and any interviews.
Confirmation of PR
The family member becomes a permanent resident.
What you may need
Requirements vary by situation. Below are commonly requested documents.
Relationship proof
- Marriage or partnership evidence
- Parentage documents
Sponsor eligibility
- Citizenship or PR status
- Ability to support
Identity documents
- Passports and birth certificates
- Photos
Admissibility
- Medical examination
- Police clearances
Who this is for
These profiles commonly apply with our support.
Spouses & partners
Married, common-law or conjugal partners.
Dependent children
Eligible children of the sponsor.
Parents & grandparents
Subject to program intake.
Sponsors in Canada
Citizens and permanent residents 18+.
Applicants abroad
Family members outside Canada.
Reuniting families
Families planning to settle together.
Family sponsorship questions
Who can I sponsor?
Eligible relatives include a spouse or partner, dependent children, and parents or grandparents, subject to program rules.
Who can be a sponsor?
Generally Canadian citizens and permanent residents aged 18 or older who meet the requirements.
How long does spousal sponsorship take?
Timelines vary; we help you submit a complete application to avoid avoidable delays.
Is there an income requirement?
Parent and grandparent sponsorship has income requirements; spousal sponsorship generally does not.
Can I sponsor from outside Canada?
Yes, sponsorship is available for eligible sponsors inside and, in some cases, outside Canada.
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