If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your:
Spouse
Common-law or Conjugal Partner
Dependent children
If you sponsor a family member to immigrate to Canada, you must provide proof
that you can:
Meet basic needs—such as food, clothing and shelter—for yourself and your
family
Support your relative financially and
Make sure your spouse or relative does not need to ask for financial help
from the government.
Contact us for more details
Sponsor your parents and grandparents
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you may be able to
sponsor your parent or grandparent to become a permanent resident under the
Family Class (FC).
If you sponsor your parent or grandparent to come to Canada as a permanent
resident, you must make every reasonable effort to provide for your own
essential needs and those of your parent or grandparent. You are responsible
for supporting your parent or grandparent financially when he or she
arrives. As a sponsor, you must make sure your parent or grandparent does
not need to seek social assistance from the government.
Contact us for more details.
Sponsor your relatives
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and at least 18 years
old, you may be able to sponsor certain relatives to immigrate under the
Family Class.
If you sponsor a relative to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you
must:
Be able to meet basic needs—such as food, clothing and shelter—for
yourself and your relative
Support your relative financially when he or she arrives
Make sure your spouse or relative does not need to ask for financial
help from the government
For further information and assessment on the Family Sponsorship program
please contact us.
