Sponsor your family
If you have family members living abroad, they can join you in Canada through the Family Sponsorship program and earn
permanent residency. Canada prioritizes families seeking to reunite with family members in Canada, and we can assist you in
bringing them here! The Canadian spousal sponsorship is designed specifically for applicants and permanent residents
who can sponsor their spouse, parents, and other family members as permanent residents of Canada.
The most popular category of immigration visas to Canada is spouse and family sponsorship.
Rules of family sponsorship
Eligibility Criteria
Sponsor must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident. He/She must be at least 18 years old, living in Canada. Should be able and willing to meet his/her family member’s basic financial needs for three years
Sponsorship of a spouse in Canada entails a financial commitment to the sponsored person, including any dependent children. As a sponsor, you will be required to sign an agreement promising to meet the basic necessities of the sponsored individual
When applying for Canada spousal sponsorship, your spouse must be legally married to you and at least 18 years old. Your common-law partner, your conjugal partner and dependent children must be under the age of 22.
A $150 payment will be required for each child included in the application if you are sponsoring your spouse and they have dependent children, or if you are supporting your adopted child. If you include your relative’s spouse or partner, an extra $1,050 is necessary.
Can I sponsor?
The processing time for 80% of spouse sponsorship applications, both within and outside of Canada, was recently reduced from 26 to 12 months. The age limit for dependent children has been raised from “under 19” to “under 22” for immigration purposes. This modification will be effective for all new applications received on or after October 24, 2017.
There is currently no direct sponsorship programme for Canadian citizens or permanent residents’ brothers and sisters. Their siblings, on the other hand, can apply for permanent residency as economic class immigrants and receive fifteen extra points under Express Entry.
Under certain conditions, you may be able to sponsor your relative under the “last remaining relative” exception program.
There is no direct sponsorship programme for friends of Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the moment. Friends of permanent residents or Canadian citizens, on the other hand, may apply for a visitor visa if they are from a non-visa-exempt country.
Need help?
Immigration laws are constantly changing, and last year’s rules may not apply today. We stay up to date on the policies, practices, and procedures that govern your transition. From Express Entry applications to Student and Super visas, relocation is only a few steps away. As authorized immigration consultants of Canada, we are proud to help you find ways to work, learn and live in this beautiful country. To learn more about the service we offer, give us a call today for a free consultation.
