Sponsorship
Transform your dream of bringing loved ones to Canada into reality through our comprehensive sponsorship application services. Whether you're looking to sponsor a spouse, child, or parent, we guide you through every step of the Canada sponsorship application process.
What Are the Types of Sponsorship?
Canada’s family sponsorship program provides several pathways for permanent residents and citizens to reunite with their loved ones. Whether you’re looking to sponsor a spouse, partner, dependent children, or parents and grandparents, each category has its own specific requirements and processes. Our expertise helps you navigate these options to choose the most appropriate path for your family’s unique circumstances, ensuring a smooth and successful application process.
Partner Sponsorship
Building a life together in Canada starts with the right sponsorship approach. Partner sponsorship encompasses various relationship types, and understanding the distinctions is crucial for your application’s success.
Who Can You Sponsor?
Partner sponsorship in Canada accommodates various types of relationships. A legally married spouse can be sponsored whether they’re in Canada or abroad. Common-law partners must demonstrate they’ve shared a continuous relationship for at least 12 months. For those unable to live together or marry due to significant obstacles, the conjugal partner category offers a solution. Importantly, Canada recognizes same-sex partnerships equally across all these categories.
Spouse: Legally married partner, either in Canada or abroad
Common-law Partner: Lived together continuously for at least 12 months
Conjugal Partner: Unable to live together or marry due to significant obstacles
Same-sex Partners: Equal rights across all categories
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian
- Demonstrate financial capability for basic needs
- No social assistance receipt (unless due to disability)
- Sign a 3-year sponsorship undertaking agreement
- No criminal record for specific offenses
- No bankruptcy if applying for conjugal/common-law partner
- Must not be under immigration enforcement action
Application Options
- Inland Sponsorship: For partners already in Canada
- Eligible for work permit while application processes
- Must maintain status in Canada
- Outland Sponsorship: For partners outside Canada
- Can visit Canada during processing
- Often faster processing times
Children Sponsorship
Reuniting families with their children involves careful consideration of age, dependency status, and relationship proof. We ensure your application addresses all critical aspects.
Who Can You Sponsor?
The child sponsorship program encompasses several categories to accommodate diverse family situations. Biological children under 22 years of age form the primary category, while adopted children require proof of legal adoption. For those planning to adopt, the process must be through recognized agencies to ensure compliance with both Canadian and international laws.
- Biological Children: Under 22 years of age
- Adopted Children: With proof of legal adoption
- Children to be Adopted: Through recognized agencies
- Dependent Children Over 22: Must meet specific conditions
- Unable to support themselves due to physical/mental condition
- Have depended on parents since before age 22
- Step-children: With proof of parent’s relationship
Eligibility Requirements
- Demonstrate financial capacity
- Provide comprehensive relationship documentation
- Birth certificates
- Adoption papers if applicable
- Medical records for dependent adults
- School records
- Meet residency obligations
- Submit police certificates for children over 18
- Provide custody documents if divorced/separated
Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship
This program operates on a unique system with specific intake windows and quotas. Understanding the process and preparing in advance is crucial for success.
Who Can You Sponsor?
The program extends beyond just parents and grandparents. While biological or adoptive parents and grandparents from either family side form the core eligible group, step-parents may qualify in certain circumstances. The program also considers accompanying dependents of sponsored parents or grandparents, and in cases where you have no qualifying parents or grandparents, other eligible relatives might be considered.
- Biological or adoptive parents
- Step-parents (in some cases)
- Grandparents from either family side
- Accompanying dependents of sponsored parents/grandparents
- Eligible relatives if you have no qualifying parents/grandparents
Eligibility Requirements
- Meet or exceed Minimum Necessary Income (MNI)
- Must show tax returns for past 3 years
- Additional income requirements for each dependent
- Commit to a 20-year undertaking period
- Prove Canadian citizenship or permanent residence
- Submit comprehensive relationship proof
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Family registration documents
Special Considerations
- Annual quota system
- Interest to Sponsor form submission period
- Super Visa alternative for temporary visits
- Up to 5-year multiple entry visa
- Stays up to 2 years per visit
- Requires private medical insurance
Start Your Family Reunification Journey Today
Join the thousands of families we’ve helped reunite in Canada through successful sponsorship applications. Our expertise makes your dream of family reunification a reality.
