Permanent residents or citizens can sponsor their family members for immigration. It encompasses sub-programs for spouses or common-law partners, dependent children, parents, and grandparents.
Spousal Sponsorship.
Spousal sponsorship can occur within Canada or overseas. In Canada, the sponsored spouse/common-law partner can secure an open work permit, enabling work during the process. Permanent residents must process sponsorships within Canada, while Canadian Citizens can apply from overseas.
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Submit the spousal sponsorship application
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Sponsor eligibility assessment
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Spouse and common-law partner eligibility assessment
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Interview scheduling
Spousal Sponsorship Prohibition Period
※ If a spousal sponsorship immigration was completed less than 3 years ago ※ If the sponsor obtained permanent residency through spousal sponsorship immigration less than 5 years ago
Dependent children.
This sponsorship program applies to unmarried children under 22 years old. However, children over 22 with a disability preventing self-support can still be sponsored.
• Minimum Income Required
Family of 1
$27,514
Family of 5
$57,988
Family of 2
$34,254
Family of 6
$65,400
Family of 3
$42,110
Family of 7
$72,814
Family of 4
$51,128
For each additional person above 7
$7,412
Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship.
Since 2019, parent and grandparent sponsorship operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsors must reside in Canada and demonstrate financial ability to support both their own family and their parents or grandparents. Financial support is validated through three years of income documentation via Notice of Assessment (NOA). Sponsors commit to supporting parents and grandparents for 20 years.
