Who is eligible for a Family Sponsorship Visa Canada?
The following is the list of family members whom you can sponsor for the Family Sponsorship Visa Canada.
Spouse, Common-law Partner or conjugal partner(with some restrictions)
Dependent Child
Parents (with some additional conditions)
Grandparents (with some additional conditions)
Siblings, nieces, nephews, orphaned granddaughters or grandsons under the age of eighteen, single, or living in a common-law partnership,
an additional parent, regardless of age or status, but only in certain circumstances, the parents of the above individuals who are going with them (spouse, partner, and dependent children, for example).
Who is not eligible to become a sponsor?
If any single point is applied to you, you cannot become a Canada permanent resident sponsor:
Already sponsored another person, and three years have not passed since that person became a permanent resident;
Received social assistance for a reason other than a handicap;
Under default of payment of an undertaking, an immigration loan, a performance bond, or alimony;
Convicted of certain crimes and have not been pardoned/rehabilitated.
Already been sponsored as a spouse, and it has been less than five years since you became a Canadian permanent resident;
Already applied for a sponsorship, and a decision has yet to be made.
You are subject to a removal order;
Detained in a penitentiary establishment (prison, remand centre, etc.);
Benefit of moving to Canada through Family immigration
Below are the significant benefits of immigrating to Canada through a family class sponsorship program:
There is no minimum points requirement.
Can work and settle anywhere in Canada.
Government access funded health care, free education up to age 18, Canada Pension Plan benefits, Old Age Security, and the Guaranteed Income Supplement.
Parents living in Canada on a dependent visa as permanent residents can apply for Canadian citizenship after three years.
What are the requirements to become a sponsor?
A sponsor must be over the age of 18 years and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. They must live in Canada, except if they live outside the country and plan to return to Canada once the person they are sponsoring arrives in Canada.
There are also other requirements one has to meet to become a sponsor:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Sign a sponsorship agreement that shows your commitment to providing financial aid to your family members, if necessary. This agreement also signifies that the person becoming a permanent resident will do everything possible to support themselves.
Provide financial support to a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for three years from the date they become a permanent resident.
Also, financial support should be provided to a dependent child for ten years or until the child is 25, whichever comes first.
What are the steps for Family Class Sponsorship?
We can divide the family class sponsorship program into two main steps:
Step 1: Submit the sponsorship application
The sponsor must apply, including an assessment of the sponsor’s eligibility for family-class immigration. The sponsor must first clear the eligibility criteria to become one.
Step 2: Foreign nationals submit their PR Visa application
A foreign national who wants to move to Canada must apply. They must meet the minimum requirements to be eligible for family class immigration programs and then submit another application for PR Visa to Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada.
Fee for the Family Sponsorship Program
Following is the fee for moving to Canada through Family Class sponsorship:
Category | Description | Fees (in CAD) |
Adopted Children & Other Relatives | ||
Sponsor your relative (22+ years) | Sponsorship fee ($85), processing fee ($545), right of permanent residence fee ($575) | $1,205 |
Sponsor your relative (22+ years, without right of permanent residence fee) | Sponsorship fee ($85), processing fee ($545) | $630 |
Sponsor/adopt a dependent child or orphaned relative | Sponsorship fee ($85), processing fee ($85) | $170 per child |
Sponsor your relative (under 22 years) | Sponsorship fee ($85), family sponsorship canada processing fee ($85), right of permanent residence fee ($575) | $745 |
Sponsor your relative (under 22 years, without right of permanent residence fee) | Sponsorship fee ($85), processing fee ($85) | $170 |
Include the spouse/partner of your relative | Processing fee ($635), right of permanent residence fee ($575) | $1,210 |
Parents & Grandparents | ||
Sponsor your parent or grandparent. | Sponsorship fee ($85), processing fee ($545), right of permanent residence fee ($575) | $1,205 |
Sponsor your parent or grandparent (without right of permanent residence fee) | Sponsorship fee ($85), processing fee ($545) | $630 |
Include spouse/partner of parent/grandparent | Processing fee ($635), right of permanent residence fee ($575) | $1,210 |
Include spouse/partner of parent/grandparent (Without permanent residence fee right) | Processing fee ($635) | $635 |
Include the dependent child of the parent/grandparent | Processing fee ($85), sponsorship fee ($85) | $170 per child |
Spouse, Partner, or Child Sponsorship | ||
Sponsor your spouse or partner. | Sponsorship fee ($85), processing fee ($545), right of permanent residence fee ($575) | $1,205 |
Sponsor your spouse/partner (without right of permanent residence fee) | Sponsorship fee ($85), processing fee ($545) | $630 |
Sponsor a dependent child | Sponsorship fee ($85), processing fee ($85) | $170 per child |
Include any dependent child | Include any dependent child on the application along with spouse/partner | $175 per child |
Sponsorship Agreement
If the family members cannot maintain themselves, the sponsor must consent to provide financial help. It is to guarantee that the new permanent resident won't require aid from the government. We refer to this as a Sponsorship Agreement. This financial obligation's duration is determined by the person being sponsored:
Spouse, Common-law or Conjugal Partner: 3 years
Dependent Children: 10 years OR until the child turns 22 years old, whichever happens first; three years for a dependant child who is older than 22;
Parent or Grandparent: 20 years
