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Canadian Family Class Sponsorship

Bring your loved ones to Canada permanently through Family Class Sponsorship. Sponsor your spouse, children, parents, grandparents, and other eligible relatives for permanent residence.

Sponsorship Stats

Processing Time12-24 months
Success Rate94%
Annual Approvals80,000+

What is Family Class Sponsorship?

Family Class Sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence in Canada

Permanent Residence
Sponsored family members receive permanent resident status immediately upon approval, with full rights and benefits in Canada.
  • Permanent resident card
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Path to citizenship
Eligible Relationships
Sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, parents, grandparents, and other eligible relatives.
  • Spouse & partners
  • Dependent children
  • Parents & grandparents
Financial Commitment
Sponsors commit to financially support their sponsored family members and ensure they don't require social assistance.
  • 3-20 year commitment
  • Income requirements
  • Legal undertaking

Sponsorship Eligibility Requirements

Essential requirements you must meet to sponsor family members for Canadian permanent residence

Sponsor Requirements

Status in Canada
Required
Canadian citizen or PR✓
Living in Canada✓
18 years or older✓
Financial Requirements
Varies
Spouse/partnerNo minimum
Parents/grandparentsLICO + 30%
Other relativesLICO
Additional RequirementsMay Apply

• No criminal record

• Not in default of support payments

• Not receiving social assistance

Tips for Successful Sponsorship
  • Maintain stable income throughout process
  • Provide comprehensive relationship proof
  • Submit complete and accurate documentation
  • Understand your undertaking obligations
  • Prepare for potential interviews

Family Sponsorship Application Process

Step-by-step guide to successfully sponsor your family members for Canadian permanent residence

1

Determine Eligibility

Confirm you meet sponsor requirements and your family member is eligible to be sponsored.

2

Prepare Documentation

Gather all required documents including relationship proof, financial documents, and forms.

3

Submit Applications

Submit both sponsor and sponsored person applications simultaneously with all supporting documents.

4

Processing & Decision

Wait for processing, respond to any requests, and receive final decision on the application.

During Processing

  • Processing time: 12-24 months (varies by relationship)
  • May be asked for additional documents
  • Medical exams and background checks
  • Possible interview requirement

Average Processing Time

15 months

From complete application submission

Family Sponsorship Categories

Different categories of family members you can sponsor with specific requirements and processing times

Spouse & Partner
Sponsor your married spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence.
Processing Time:12 months
Income Requirement:None
Undertaking Period:3 years
Dependent Children
Sponsor your biological or adopted children under 22 years old who are not married or in common-law.
Processing Time:12 months
Income Requirement:None
Undertaking Period:10 years or age 25
Parents & Grandparents
Sponsor your parents and grandparents through the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP).
Processing Time:20-24 months
Income Requirement:LICO + 30%
Undertaking Period:20 years
Adopted Children
Sponsor children you have adopted or plan to adopt from another country.
Processing Time:15-24 months
Income Requirement:LICO
Undertaking Period:10 years or age 25
Other Eligible Relatives
Sponsor other relatives in specific circumstances, such as orphaned relatives under 18.
Processing Time:12-24 months
Income Requirement:LICO
Undertaking Period:10-20 years

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