Immigration Services
Family Sponsorship
Family Sponsorship helps eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor close family members.
Simple overview
Who it is for
For spouses, partners, dependent children, parents, grandparents, or eligible relatives.
Basic requirements
Eligible sponsor
Proof of relationship
Income or support proof where required
Meet admissibility requirements
Required documents
Document Checklist
Passport
Relationship proof
Status in Canada proof
Income proof
Police certificate
Medical exam
Application forms
Process steps
Complete assessment
Confirm sponsor documents
Collect documents
Prepare application
Submit application
Respond to requests
Receive decision
FAQ
Who can sponsor?
Eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor qualifying family members.
How long does it take?
Processing time depends on the family class and IRCC workload.
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