Canada Family Sponsorship

It starts with your family living together in Canada

Apply for Family Sponsorship in Canada

It's lonely in Canada without your loved ones.

When you are separated from your family members, every day seems like an eternity. The stress of worrying about your families’ Canadian sponsorship applications is added to the stress of separation; and sorting out how to get family sponsorship applications done properly and quickly can be a frustrating experience. Successful family sponsorship applications require so much more than just completing a few forms. We encourage you to reach out to us – and watch your stress levels immediately decrease, as we explain the process of how to sponsor your family member to Canada. Working with The Way Immigration gives you the insight and support needed so you can relax, all while saving you time and money because your family sponsorship application is done right, the first time. Our professional approach will save you months, even years spent away from those you love the most.

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What Does It Mean To Sponsor A Family Member?

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible to sponsor the following family members for immigration to Canada:

When you agree to sponsor a foreign national for immigration to Canada, you are agreeing to provide financial support for the sponsored person(s) for a specific period of time, so that there is no cost to the Canadian taxpayer because your family member came to Canada. During this undertaking period, the sponsored person, and any dependent children, are not supposed to receive social assistance benefits (welfare or subsidized housing) in Canada. If the sponsored person receives any such payments during the undertaking period, then the Provincial government involved will collect the funds from you, the sponsor. It’s important to note that this obligation survives any breakdown in your relationship. If, for some reason, your relationship with the sponsored family member ends prior to the conclusion of the undertaking period, you are still financially responsible for the sponsored person until the end of the specified period of time.

Who Can Be Sponsored For Immigration To Canada?

Spouse, Common Law Partner, or Conjugal Partner

You will find all the details on our Spouse, Common Law Partner, or Conjugal Partner webpage.
Parents or Grandparents

You will find all the details on our Parents or Grandparents webpage.
Dependent Children
If you are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident with dependent children living overseas, you may be able to sponsor them for permanent residence in Canada.

Requirements to Sponsor Your Dependent Children
As the sponsor, you must meet the following requirements:
- you are at least 18 years of age
- you meet residency requirements if you are a Permanent Resident
- you are not in prison, charged with a serious crime, bankrupt or under a removal order
- you do not owe money related to a previous immigration sponsorship, alimony or child support
- you are not receiving social assistance except for reasons of disability
- you will need to meet income requirements if your dependent child has children of their own
Who Is Considered A Dependent Child?
A dependent child must be less than 22 years of age and without a spouse or common law or conjugal partner. In some instances, a child over the age of 22 can be considered a dependent child if they depend on the support of their parents financially due to a physical or mental condition.

Sponsorship Obligations
As the sponsor of your dependent child, you are agreeing to provide financial support for your child for 10 years from date of landing, or until your child becomes 22 years old, whoever comes first. If you are sponsoring a dependent child who is over the age of 22 the length of your undertaking is 3 years.
Orphaned Relatives Less Than 18 Years Old
As a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, you may be eligible to sponsor a brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchild who has been orphaned if they meet all of the following conditions:
- they are less than 18 years of age
- both their mother and father have passed away
- they are not married or in a common law relationship
Requirements to Sponsor
In order to sponsor an orphaned relative, you must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident and meet the following general criteria:
- you are at least 18 years old
- you live inside Canada
- you meet residency requirements if you are a Permanent Resident
- you have enough income to support your family and the sponsored family members
- you are not in prison, charged with a serious crime, bankrupt or under a removal order
- you do not owe money related to a previous immigration sponsorship, alimony or child support
Sponsorship Obligations
When you sponsor an orphaned relative, you are agreeing to provide financial support for the sponsored person for 10 years from the date they receive Permanent Residence in Canada.
Any Relative - Loneliest Person Category
If you are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident without any immediate family members in Canada and you have no family members overseas who are eligible to be sponsored, you may be able to sponsor one relative, of any age, related by blood or adoption. If the relative that you are sponsoring has family members such as a spouse or dependent child, they are to be included on the application for Permanent Residence as well.

Requirements to Sponsor
As the sponsor, you must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada and meet the following general criteria:
- you are at least 18 years old
- you live inside Canada
- you meet residency requirements if you are a Permanent Resident
- you have enough income to support your family and the sponsored family members
- you are not in prison, charged with a serious crime, bankrupt or under a removal order
- you do not owe money related to a previous immigration sponsorship, alimony or child support
Obligations of the Sponsor
When you sponsor a relative through the loneliest person category, you are agreeing to financially support your other relatives for 10 years from the date they land as a Permanent Resident.