Family Sponsorship
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor your spouse, children, parents, and grandparents for permanent residence in Canada.
Types of Sponsorship
Spouse Sponsorship
Sponsor your spouse or partner
Eligible for:
- Legal spouse
- Common-law partner
- Conjugal partner
Child Sponsorship
Sponsor children under 22
Eligible for:
- Biological child
- Adopted child
- Stepchild
Parent Sponsorship
Sponsor parents and grandparents
Eligible for:
- Parents
- Grandparents
Sponsor Requirements
Citizenship/Residence
Must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Sufficient Income
Sufficient income to support family
Age
Must be at least 18 years old
No Debt
No government debt or financial issues
Sponsorship Process
1
Check Eligibility
Review sponsor and sponsored person's eligibility
2
Collect Documents
Prepare required documents
3
Submit Application
Send sponsorship application
4
Review & Decision
Wait for IRCC final decision
Frequently Asked Questions
Spouse sponsorship 12 months, parents 20-24 months.
About $1,050 per person including government fees.
Not for spouse and children, but LICO required for parents.