Family Reunification in Canada: Know if you are eligible to sponsor or to be sponsored.

Posted 01/23/2023

One of the cornerstones of the Canadian immigration system is still family reunion.

If your relatives become permanent residents of Canada, they can live, study, and work there.

If you are at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen,or a Canadian Indian Act registrant, or Canadian permanent resident.

SPONSOR YOUR SPOUSE,PARTNERS OR DEPENDENT CHILDREN.

You must be able to demonstrate your ability to provide for them financially and that they don’t require government-provided social assistance.

SEE IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO SPONSOR YOUR SPOUSE, PARTNER OR CHILDREN

You are older than 18 years old.
A Canadian citizen,or a Canadian Indian Act registrant, or Canadian permanent resident
If you are a Canadian citizen who currently resides outside of Canada, you must demonstrate that you intend to return to Canada once the individuals you wish to sponsor are granted permanent residency.
If you are a permanent resident living outside of Canada, you cannot sponsor someone.
If you can demonstrate that you are not receiving social assistance due to a disability, you are able to sponsor anyone as long as you can provide their basic needs.

APPLY TO SPONSOR OR TO BE SPONSORED.
Know the details above to apply to sponsor your loved ones or to be sponsored by your loved one in Canada.

WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SPONSOR:

Someone who is in prison.
Are under a restraining order
Are filing for bankruptcy
Receiving government social aid (except for disability)
Have failed to make child support payments
Have been found guilty of (or attempted/threatened to commit) a violent or sexual offense that resulted in the physical damage of a family member
Have made late or skipped payments, or have not repaid immigration debts
Had sponsored a relative in the past, but failed to comply with the requirements
Have sponsored a former spouse or partner who hasn’t had a green card for more than three years.
Were themselves sponsored, and less than five years ago, they were granted permanent residency.

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