Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents may be able to sponsor the following family members:

• Mother and father
• Grandmother and grandfather
• Husband, wife, or partner in a long-term relationship
• Child who relies on financial support
• Offspring of one’s children*
• Son or daughter of one’s sibling
• Sibling or half-sibling

*Additional qualifications are required, please get in touch with us for an assessment.*

What do you need to sponsor a family member?

• You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 or older.
• You need to sign both an agreement and an undertaking.
• Your income must fall below the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO).
• You must meet the sponsorship requirements.

Note: There are a few exceptions to these criteria.

What are the types of spousal relationship?

Spouse

• A marriage needs to be supported by an official certificate to be considered valid.
• It must also adhere to the legal requirements of both Canada and the jurisdiction where the marriage took place

Common-Law Partner

• In order to be eligible, the couple must have cohabitated in a relationship akin to marriage for a minimum of 12 months.
• This can be substantiated by providing evidence such as shared financial accounts, rental agreements, legal documents, utility bills, photographs, and other relevant documentation.

Conjugal Partner

• Instances such as troubled marriages stemming from immigration obstacles or legal restrictions in certain countries.
• Despite their strong dedication akin to that of a marriage, external circumstances prevent the couple from residing together.