Requirements for Canada Family Sponsorship:

All Canadian citizens and permanent residents can easily sponsor close family members for permanent residence. Every year, Canada aims to welcome around 80,000 immigrants through family sponsorship programs, with spouses, partners, and children being the most sponsored.

Spouse or Common-Law Partner Sponsorship
Sponsor Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older.

  • The applicant can be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada.

  • Should not hold a criminal record against bankruptcy, or removal order.

  • In the last 5 years, the applicant must not have been sponsored as a spouse

Sponsored Person Requirements:

  • The minimum age is at least 16 years of age.

  • Should be able to prove a blood relationship with the sponsor.

Relationship Categories:

  • Spouse: Legally married and holds a valid marriage certificate.

  • Common-law Partner: Lived together for at least one year.

  • Conjugal Partner: Have a committed relationship but cannot live together due to the existing circumstances.

Who Cannot Sponsor:

  • Those who failed to repay immigration loans or support previously sponsored relatives.

  • Those under a removal order, in prison, or receiving social assistance (unless due to disability).

  • Those who have not completed bankruptcy proceedings.

Sponsorship of Parents and Grandparents

Learn about the Parent and Grandparent Program or apply for a Super Visa. Family holds the utmost value for an individual and sponsoring your loved ones is the easiest way to invite them here in Canada. Oy team at CWC Immigration holds the expertise to get family sponsorship visa approvals and we can help you too.

Need help, Contact CWC Immigration Solutions

CWC Immigration Solutions is a leading firm in Canadian immigration. We specialize in family sponsorships, including spouses, partners, children, parents, and grandparents. Book a free consultation to connect with us for your sponsorship needs.