What is Family Sponsorship Program?

Family sponsorship is one of the quickest and most favored pathways to gaining permanent residency in Canada. With the easing of travel restrictions this year, it's expected to attract even more attention.

Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are 18 years or older have the opportunity to sponsor eligible family members to obtain permanent residency. This sponsorship allows their family members to live, work, and study in Canada, contributing to the growth and diversity of the country. Through this program, families can reunite and build their futures together in a stable and welcoming environment. As a result, family sponsorship continues to be a popular choice for many seeking long-term residence in Canada.

Who is eligible to be a sponsor?

Who is eligible to be a sponsor?

To sponsor a family member, you must meet certain criteria, including:

  • Being a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Being 18 years of age or older
  • Having the financial ability to support the sponsored individual for several years

Who can you sponsor?

You can sponsor:

  • Spouses and common-law partners
  • Dependent children
  • Parents and grandparents

In certain cases, you may also be able to sponsor non-immediate family members, such as a sister, niece, or uncle, if:

  • You have no other immediate family members to sponsor, or
  • You have legally adopted them, and they qualify as dependent children.
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What are the income requirements for sponsorship?

As a sponsor, you must sign a Sponsorship Agreement with the family member you are sponsoring, committing to provide financial support for their basic needs, such as food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare not covered by public services.

In some cases, you must meet or exceed the Low Income Cut-off (LICO), such as when:

  • Sponsoring a spouse or partner who has a dependent child, and that child has children of their own
  • Sponsoring a dependent child with one or more dependent children
  • Sponsoring a parent or grandparent

If you live in Quebec, your income must meet Quebec's sponsorship requirements and will be evaluated by the Quebec immigration ministry.

How to Apply for Family Sponsorship

How to Apply for Family Sponsorship
Step 1:

Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements to be a sponsor.

Step 2:

Ensure that the relatives you wish to sponsor also meet the eligibility criteria.

Step 3:

Submit your sponsorship application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) at the federal level, and, if you live in Quebec, to the Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) at the provincial level. Be sure to submit both your sponsorship application and your family members.

Step 4:

Pay the required family sponsorship application fee.

Step 5:

Send your application to the correct address, as specified in the sponsorship guide, which you can download from the government website.

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