Family Sponsorship Program – Reunite with Your Loved Ones in Canada
Are you living and working in Canada and want to bring your family to join you? The Family Class Sponsorship Program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their eligible relatives to live, study, and work in Canada as permanent residents. This program helps keep families together, ensuring they can build a future in Canada while immersing themselves in its rich culture.
What is the Family Class Sponsorship Program?
The Family Sponsorship Program is a key immigration pathway under Canada’s family reunification policy. It allows eligible individuals to sponsor certain relatives for permanent residence (PR), enabling them to settle in Canada. Sponsored family members gain access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities, helping them integrate into Canadian society.
Once approved, sponsored family members can:
Live permanently in Canada.
Work or study without needing a work or study permit.
Enjoy social benefits, including healthcare and education.
Who Can You Sponsor?
As a sponsor, you can apply to bring the following family members to Canada:
Spouse or Common-Law Partner
Must be legally married or in a common-law relationship.
Must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
A common-law partner must have lived with the sponsor in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 months.
A conjugal partner (not married or common-law) must have been in a relationship for at least one year and reside outside Canada.
Dependent Children
Must be under 22 years old and unmarried.
If over 22 years old, they must rely on financial support from parents due to a physical or mental condition.
Parents and Grandparents (Through the Parent and Grandparent Program - PGP)
Sponsoring parents and grandparents requires proof of financial ability to support them for 20 years.
Due to high demand, Canada accepts a limited number of PGP applications each year.
Other Eligible Relatives (Under Special Circumstances)
In rare cases, you may sponsor:
An orphaned sibling, niece, nephew, or grandchild (if they are under 18 years old, unmarried, and without parents).
A relative of any age if you have no other close family members who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Eligibility Criteria for Sponsors
To be eligible as a sponsor, you must:
Be 18 years or older.
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Live in Canada (except Canadian citizens applying from abroad who plan to return when their relative arrives).
Meet financial requirements (for some sponsorship categories like parents and grandparents).
Agree to financially support the sponsored person for 3–20 years, depending on the relationship.
Not receive social assistance, except for disability reasons.
Who Cannot Sponsor?
If you are in prison.
If you are bankrupt and have not been discharged.
If you have failed to provide financial support for a previously sponsored person.
If you have been convicted of violent offenses against a family member.
Step-by-Step Sponsorship Process
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Before applying, ensure that both you (the sponsor) and your family member (the applicant) meet the eligibility criteria.
Step 2: Submit the Sponsorship Application
Submit your completed sponsorship application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
If sponsoring a spouse or partner, apply online.
For parents, grandparents, and other relatives, submit via the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) process or the Family Class application stream.
Step 3: Application Processing & Decision
IRCC will review your application, ensuring all forms are complete.
If additional documents are needed, IRCC will notify you.
If approved, the sponsored person receives permanent residence (PR) status.
Step 4: Arrival in Canada
Sponsored relatives must enter Canada within the validity of their Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR).
At the Port of Entry (POE), they must show their permanent resident visa and valid passport.
An IRCC officer will verify their documents before granting final approval.
Why Choose Family Sponsorship?
Brings Families Together – Helps Canadian citizens and PRs reunite with loved ones.
Pathway to Permanent Residency – Sponsored family members receive full PR status.
Work and Study Rights – No need for additional permits.
Access to Social Benefits – Healthcare, education, and more.
No Point System – Unlike Express Entry, family sponsorship does not require a CRS score.
Start Your Family Sponsorship Application Today!
Bringing your family to Canada is a life-changing opportunity. If you meet the requirements, begin your sponsorship application today and take the first step toward reuniting with your loved ones in Canada.
For expert assistance and hassle-free processing, contact Sia Immigration – your trusted partner in Canadian immigration.
