Family sponsorship is a key pathway for reuniting families in Canada. Here are the main aspects:

Who You Can Sponsor

1. Spouse, Common-Law Partner, or Conjugal Partner: You can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner to become a permanent resident.
2. Dependent Children: You can sponsor your dependent children, including adopted children.
3. Parents and Grandparents: You can sponsor your parents and grandparents, but there are specific requirements and a limited number of applications accepted each year.
4. Other Relatives: In some cases, you can sponsor other relatives, such as orphaned siblings, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren under 18 years of age.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Sponsor Requirements:
⭐ Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act.
⭐ Must be at least 18 years old.
⭐ Must be able to provide financial support to the sponsored person(s) and meet income requirements.
⭐ Must not be in prison, bankrupt, under a removal order, or charged with a serious offense.

2. Sponsored Person Requirements:
⭐ Must be eligible to be sponsored under the specific category.
⭐ Must undergo medical, criminal, and background checks.