Family Class Sponsorship - Agnihotri Immigration Consulting

What is Family Sponsorship

This program aims to assist families of Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Registered Indians in reuniting with their loved ones. In simpler terms, if you fall under any of the above categories (citizen, permanent resident, or Registered Indian), you can bring your spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, or dependent children with you to Canada.

Who can you sponsor?

The Family Class sponsorship is divided into three main categories:

Spousal, Common-Law or Conjugal Partner Sponsorship
Parents, Grandparents, and Relative Sponsorship
Children and Other Dependents

To be eligible for sponsorship, the applicant must not be considered “inadmissible” under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). Applicants must also undergo:

Medical examinations
Criminal background checks

Spousal, Common-Law or Conjugal Partner Sponsorship

Spousal sponsorship allows Canadian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner to live in Canada.

The sponsor and the person being sponsored must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Both must be at least 18 years of age.
They must prove that their relationship is genuine and not just for the purpose of obtaining permanent residence in Canada.
They must intend to live together in Canada.
Common-law partners, including same-sex or opposite-sex relationships, who have lived together in a marriage-like relationship for at least 12 consecutive months, can apply for sponsorship if they meet the eligibility requirements.
Conjugal partners, including both opposite-sex and same-sex relationships, who live outside Canada but have been in a committed relationship for at least one year, may also be sponsored.

Parents, Grandparents & Relative Sponsorship

Canada’s parent and grandparent sponsorship program is part of its commitment to family reunification. This allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada.

To sponsor a parent or grandparent, the sponsor must meet the following conditions:

Prove that they can financially support the sponsored family members by meeting the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) requirement based on their family size.
Agree to provide financial support to the sponsored relatives if they require it.

If the sponsor cannot offer permanent financial support, the parent or grandparent may qualify for a Super Visa, which is a long-term, multiple-entry visa designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Child or Other Dependent Sponsorship

If you’re immigrating to Canada, you can include your children as dependents on your permanent residence application. If you choose not to or cannot include them, they can still join you in Canada through the child sponsorship program.

This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their biological or adopted children under the age of 22 for permanent residence, as long as the children are unmarried and don’t have children of their own.

If a child is over 22 but has a physical or mental condition that prevents them from supporting themselves, they may still be considered a dependent.

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