Sponsor Your Family
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor certain family members to come to Canada as permanent residents. Family sponsorship allows you to reunite with your loved ones in Canada.
Who You Can Sponsor
Spouse/Partner
- • Spouse (legally married)
- • Common-law partner
- • Conjugal partner
Children
- • Dependent children under 22
- • Children over 22 with disability
- • Adopted children
Parents/Grandparents
- • Parents
- • Grandparents
- • Through lottery system
Other Relatives
- • Orphaned relatives under 18
- • Other relatives (special circumstances)
Sponsor Requirements
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Be at least 18 years old
Live in Canada (citizens can sponsor from abroad)
Prove you can financially support the person you're sponsoring
Sign an undertaking to provide for their basic needs
Not be in default of a previous sponsorship undertaking
Income Requirements
Minimum Necessary Income (MNI)
You must meet the minimum income requirement for 3 consecutive tax years before applying.
- • Income requirements vary by family size
- • Must provide Notices of Assessment
- • Some exceptions apply (spouse/dependent children)
- • Cannot be on social assistance (except disability)
How We Help
Eligibility assessment for sponsor and sponsored person
Income requirement verification and planning
Complete application preparation and submission
Document collection and translation
Relationship evidence compilation
Interview preparation and representation
Application monitoring and follow-up
Quick Facts
Processing Time
12-24 months
Result
Permanent
Sponsorship Fee
$75 CAD
Key Features
- Income requirements apply
- Undertaking required
- Eligible relationships only
- Background checks needed
- Medical exams required
Application Fees
Principal applicant: $475 CAD
Dependent child: $150 CAD
Biometrics: $85 CAD
Reunite Your Family
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