Spousal & Family Sponsorship
Reunite with your spouse, partner, children or other eligible family members in Canada through family sponsorship.
Family Sponsorship in Canada
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be able to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence in Canada. The sponsorship process depends on the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant and requires both parties to meet the applicable eligibility requirements.
Our family sponsorship support helps you understand the appropriate pathway, prepare documentation and navigate the application process.
Our family sponsorship support helps you understand the appropriate pathway, prepare documentation and navigate the application process.
Who Can Be Sponsored?
| Family Member | Possible Sponsorship Category |
|---|---|
| Spouse or Partner | Eligible spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner |
| Dependent Children | Eligible dependent children who meet the applicable requirements |
| Parents and Grandparents | Eligible parents or grandparents under applicable sponsorship programs |
| Other Family Members | Certain other relatives may qualify in specific circumstances |
What Is Included in Our Service
- ✓ Sponsorship eligibility assessment
- ✓ Family relationship assessment
- ✓ Application form preparation
- ✓ Document checklist and review
- ✓ Relationship evidence guidance
- ✓ Financial documentation guidance
- ✓ Application submission support
Our Process
01
Eligibility Assessment
We review the sponsor and applicant circumstances and identify the appropriate family sponsorship pathway.
02
Relationship Assessment
We review documents and evidence establishing the qualifying family relationship.
03
Document Preparation
We prepare and organise the sponsorship and permanent residence documentation.
04
Application Submission
We guide you through the submission of the complete application package.
05
Application Follow-Up
We provide guidance on additional requests and important updates during processing.
Documents You May Need
- ✓ Valid passports and identity documents
- ✓ Marriage certificate where applicable
- ✓ Birth certificates
- ✓ Proof of relationship
- ✓ Relationship evidence where required
- ✓ Sponsor financial documents where applicable
- ✓ Completed immigration forms
FAQS
Family Sponsorship Questions
Who can I sponsor to Canada?
+Depending on the applicable program, eligible sponsors may be able to sponsor a spouse, partner, dependent child, parent, grandparent or another qualifying family member.
Can permanent residents sponsor family members?
+Eligible Canadian permanent residents may sponsor certain family members, subject to the applicable requirements.
Is there a minimum income requirement?
+Financial requirements depend on the sponsorship category and the family members being sponsored.
Do I need to prove my relationship?
+Yes. Applicants generally need to provide documents and other evidence establishing the qualifying family relationship.
How long does family sponsorship take?
+Processing times vary depending on the sponsorship category, application circumstances and current immigration processing conditions.