Family Sponsorship
Reunite with Your Loved Ones in Canada
Canada values the importance of family and makes it a priority to keep families together. Through the Family Sponsorship Program, Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their close family members to become permanent residents of Canada.
Let us help you bring your loved ones home.
✅ Who Can Be Sponsored?
1. Spouse or Common-Law Partner
Legally married spouse
Common-law partner (living together for at least 12 consecutive months)
Conjugal partner (significant relationship, but unable to live together due to extenuating circumstances)
2. Dependent Children
Under 22 years old and not married or in a common-law relationship
Over 22 if financially dependent due to a physical or mental condition
Conjugal partner (significant relationship, but unable to live together due to extenuating circumstances)
3. Parents and Grandparents
Sponsored through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) (by invitation only)
Or invited on a long-term Super Visa (valid up to 10 years, allows stays up to 5 years at a time)
4. Other Relatives (in exceptional cases)
Orphaned siblings, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren (under 18, not married)
Any relative, if the sponsor has no other family in Canada
🧾 Sponsor Eligibility Requirements
To sponsor a family member, you must:
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
Be at least 18 years old
Reside in Canada (or plan to return once your sponsored relative arrives)
Meet minimum income requirements (especially for PGP)
Not be in default of any previous sponsorships, immigration loans, or court orders
Agree to financially support the sponsored person for a specific period:
Spouse/partner: 3 years
Children: 10 years or until age 25 (whichever comes first)
Parents/grandparents: 20 years
📝 Application Process
Check eligibility of both sponsor and applicant
Prepare and submit a complete application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Wait for processing and provide additional documentation if requested
If approved, your loved one becomes a Canadian permanent resident
📌 Spousal sponsorship applications typically take 8–12 months to process.
📌 PGP applications are accepted through a lottery-based invitation system.
❤️ Why Choose Us?
We understand how important it is to bring your family together. Our immigration experts will:
Help determine your eligibility and best pathway
Prepare a strong, complete application to avoid delays or refusals
Assist with gathering required documentation and forms
Communicate with IRCC on your behalf
Provide ongoing support throughout the entire process
FAQs
Who can I sponsor to come to Canada?
You can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, parents, and grandparents. In some cases, you may be able to sponsor other relatives under specific conditions.
Do I need to meet income requirements to sponsor a family member?
Yes, especially for parents and grandparents. You must show that you meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for the past three years.