Family Sponsorship Program

The Family Sponsorship Program is an immigration program that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their eligible family members to come and live in Canada as permanent residents. The program enables eligible individuals to sponsor their spouses, partners, children, parents, and grandparents for immigration to Canada. The sponsoring person must meet specific requirements, and the sponsored family members must meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered for the program. Once approved, sponsored family members will receive permanent resident status, allowing them to live, work, and study in Canada indefinitely.

Family Class Sponsorship

Family Class Sponsorship is a category of the Family Sponsorship Program in Canada that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents above the age of 18 years, to sponsor their eligible family members for permanent residency in Canada. The Family Class Sponsorship category includes the following groups:

  • 1. Spouses or common-law partners
  • 2. Dependent children
  • 3. Parents and grandparents
  • 4. Orphaned relatives under the age of 18 and not married or in a common-law relationship
  • 5. Any other relative who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada and is at least 18 years of age if the sponsor has no other family members listed above.

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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.

Individuals who can apply for Family Class Sponsorship

Appropriate Work Experience

Spouses, common-law partners

This includes individuals who are legally married or have been in a conjugal relationship with the sponsor for at least one year.

Age

Dependent children

This includes children who are under the age of 22 and are unmarried, as well as children who are over the age of 22 and are financially dependent on the sponsor due to a physical or mental condition.

Education Levely

Parents and grandparents

This includes the biological or adoptive parents and grandparents of the sponsor and accompanying parents of the spouse, common-law or conjugal partner.

Proof of Funds Statement

Siblings, nieces, nephews, orphaned granddaughters, orphaned grandsons

18 and are not married or in a common-law relationship. It's important to note that the eligibility criteria for each category may vary and may depend on individual circumstances. Additionally, the sponsor must be a Canadian citizen.

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)


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