Family Sponsorship

A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, can sponsor a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, dependent child (including adopted child) or other eligible relative (such as a parent or grandparent) to become a permanent resident.

The sponsor is responsible for supporting the relative financially when he or she arrives. As a sponsor, you must make sure your spouse or relative does not need to seek financial assistance from the Government.

You can sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent child if:
• You’re at least 18 years old
• You’re a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
- If you’re a Canadian citizen living outside Canada, you must show that you plan to live in Canada when the persons you want to sponsor become permanent residents.
- You can’t sponsor someone if you’re a permanent resident living outside Canada.
• You’re able to prove that you’re not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability
• you can provide for the basic needs of any persons you want to sponsor

Who you can sponsor
You can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent children.
Eligibility of the people you’re sponsoring
To show they meet the eligibility requirements, your spouse, partner, dependent child and their dependent children (if applicable) must provide:
• all required forms and documents with their application
• any additional information we request during processing, including
- medical exams
- biometrics