The Family Sponsorship program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor close family members for permanent residency in Canada. This includes spouses, children, parents, and other eligible relatives.
Eligible Sponsorship Categories:
1. Spouse or partner
2. Parents and grandparents
3. Dependent children
4. Other qualifying family members
Processing times vary depending on the sponsorship category.
Requirements for Family Sponsorship
For Sponsors:
1. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
2. Must meet financial requirements to support the sponsored family members for a specified period.
For Sponsored Family Members:
1. Must meet specific eligibility criteria based on the sponsorship category (e.g., genuine marriage for spouses, medical examination for parents).
Alternatives if Ineligible:
1. If you don’t meet family sponsorship criteria, consider applying through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), where family ties may boost your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
