Family Sponsorship Program

Benefits of the Family Sponsorship Program

• Through the program, families can live together as permanent residents in Canada.
• Sponsored family members are granted permanent resident status, which entitles them to continuous residence in Canada as well as rights to employment and education.
• Access to social benefits like healthcare, education, and other social services are available to permanent residents in Canada.
• Family members who are sponsored have the freedom to work and study in Canada, which opens up a range of professional and academic opportunities.
• Sponsors can offer support and financial assistance to sponsored family members, assisting them in adjusting to life in Canada.

Pre-requisites for being a Sponsor

• The sponsor is required to sign a sponsorship agreement with the parent to be sponsored, which obligates the sponsor to provide financial support if necessary. The agreement also outlines that the sponsored parent will make efforts to support themselves as much as possible once they become a permanent resident.
• Extend three years of financial assistance to a spouse, common-law companion, or conjugal partner after they become a permanent residence.
• Support a dependent child financially for 10 years or until the child reaches the age of 25, whichever comes first.

Fee for Family Sponsorship Program for different categories

Adopted children and other relatives

Fees	In CAD
Sponsor your relative (22 years or older) Sponsorship fee ($75), principal applicant processing fee ($475), and right of permanent residence fee ($500)	1,050
Sponsor your relative (22 years or older without right of permanent residence fee) Sponsorship fee ($75) and principal applicant processing fee ($475)	550
Sponsor or include a dependent, adopted child (or child to be adopted) or orphaned relative Sponsor only a dependent child ($75 sponsorship fee and $75 processing fee) or include one on an application with your relative ($150)	150 (per child)
Sponsor your relative (under 22 years old and not your dependent child) Sponsorship fee ($75), principal applicant processing fee ($75), and right of permanent residence fee ($500)	650
Sponsor your relative (under 22 years old and not your dependent child, without right of permanent residence fee) Sponsorship fee ($75) and principal applicant processing fee ($75)	150
Include the spouse or partner of your relative Processing fee ($550) and right of permanent residence fee ($500)	1,050

Parents Sponsorship Canada and grandparents

Fees	In CAD
Sponsor your parent or grandparent Sponsorship fee ($75), principal applicant processing fee ($475), and right of permanent residence fee ($500)	1,050
Sponsor your parent or grandparent (without the right of permanent residence fee) Sponsorship fee ($75) and principal applicant processing fee ($475)	550
Include the spouse or partner of your parent or grandparent Processing fee ($550) and right of permanent residence fee ($500)	1050
Include the spouse or partner of your parent or grandparent (without the right of permanent residence fee) Processing fee ($550)	550
Sponsor your relative (under 22 years old and not your dependent child, without right of permanent residence fee) Sponsorship fee ($75) and principal applicant processing fee ($75)	150
Include a dependent child of your parent or grandparent	150 (per child)

Spouse Sponsorship Canada, partner, or child

Fees	In CAD
Sponsor your spouse or partner Sponsorship fee ($75), principal applicant processing fee ($475), and right of permanent residence fee ($500)	1,050
Sponsor your spouse or partner without the right of permanent residence fee Sponsorship fee ($75) and principal applicant processing fee ($475)	550
Sponsor a dependent child Sponsorship fee ($75) and processing fee ($75)	150 (per child)
Include any dependent child Include any dependent child on an application with your spouse or partner ($150)	150 (per child)
Sponsor your relative (under 22 years old and not your dependent child, without right of permanent residence fee) Sponsorship fee ($75) and principal applicant processing fee ($75)	150
Include a dependent child of your parent or grandparent	150 (per child)