The Canadian Sponsorship Program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members to immigrate to Canada.
This program is primarily intended for close family members, such as spouses, children, parents, and siblings.
Main programs:
Sponsorship for spouses, common-law partners, and children:
- This is the most common program, which allows Canadian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children.
- There are specific criteria regarding relationship definition, children’s age, and financial requirements.
- Sponsorship for parents and grandparents:
This program allows Canadian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to immigrate to Canada. This program has an annual quota, and there is a random selection process for candidates.
Advantages of this program:
- Enables family reunification.
- Provides an opportunity for family members to start a new life in Canada.
