Sponsor Your Family and Loved Ones - Family Sponsorship for Canadian Immigration
How often is sponsorship available?
Family sponsorship is important in Canada's immigration system, letting citizens and permanent residents bring in family members. In 2021, 27% of permanent residents were family-sponsored, totaling 105,000. The Parents and Grandparents Program handled nearly 40,000 applications. From 2017 to 2021, applications increased, showing the need for family reunification. Processing times vary from 12 to 36 months, depending on relationships and situations, highlighting the role of family sponsorship in Canada. Find out if your loved ones are eligible for sponsorship by filling out the free assessment for family sponsorship below.
How can I easily sponsor?
Family Sponsorship is a complicated and multifaceted process, where it can be all too easy to become overwhelmed by the numerous requirements and forms. Trust our dedicated and professional team to handle the intricate work for you, ensuring a smooth experience as you bring over your loved ones with ease and confidence. Take the first step by filling out the free assessment below to get started on this important journey.
What paths do I have?
Family sponsorship is a pathway for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their family members to Canada. Through this program, Canadian residents can support their relatives, allowing them to immigrate and settle in the country. Generally, sponsorship focuses on ensuring that family reunification is prioritized within the Canadian immigration system.
Spousal Sponsorship
Spousal sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residency in Canada. The sponsor must demonstrate the genuineness of the relationship and the ability to provide financial support. Both partners must be at least 18 years old, and the sponsorship application must include evidence such as shared financial responsibilities, cohabitation, and other personal aspects that illustrate the authenticity of their relationship.
Child and Dependent Sponsorship
Canadian sponsors can also bring their dependent children to Canada. Eligible children include biological children, adopted children, and stepchildren who are under 22 years old and financially dependent on the sponsor. The sponsor must provide proof of the parent-child relationship, and in cases where the child is over 22 years old, they must demonstrate that they have been financially dependent on their parents due to a physical or mental condition.
Other Sponsorship Types
In addition to spousal and child sponsorships, Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor other family members under specific conditions. These include sponsoring parents and grandparents through a separate program that often has its own application process and caps on the number of applications accepted each year. There are also provisions for sponsoring orphaned siblings, nieces, or nephews, provided they meet certain eligibility criteria.
Through the family sponsorship program, Canada aims to strengthen family ties and allow individuals to build their lives surrounded by loved ones.