Family Sponsorship:

Family reunion is one of the key objectives of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Canadian citizens or permanents residents may sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, parents, etc. for permanent residence in Canada. The sponsor must meet the eligibility test and the sponsored family member must meet all immigration requirements before a Permanent Resident Visa can be issued. 

Eligibility to be a Sponsor:

• be 18 years of age or older;
• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
• reside in Canada;
• sign an undertaking promising to provide for the basic requirements of the person being sponsored;
• have an income to qualify for sponsorship (not required for sponsored spouse and children)