How to sponsor your family to Canada?
The Canadian Family Sponsorship Program allows Canadian citizens, and permanent residents to sponsor their family members to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents
This program reflects Canada’s commitment to keeping families together and offers one of the most generous family reunification systems in the world
Who Can Be Sponsored?
You may be eligible to sponsor the following relatives:
- Spouse, Common-law Partner or Conjugal Partner
- Dependent Children (biological or adopted, under age 22 and unmarried)
- Parents and Grandparents (through the Parents and Grandparents Program – PGP)
- Other Relatives (in minimal cases – e.g., orphaned siblings, nephew, niece or one relative if you have no other family in Canada)
Super visa for parents and grandparents
Parents and grandparents can visit their children or grandchildren for 5 years at a time with a Super Visa. It provides multiple entries for a period of up to 10 years
There are specific requirements for a super visa, including the need for health insurance
To be eligible for a super visa, you must:
- Be the parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents and
- meet other eligibility requirements
Your dependants are not eligible for a super visa. They can still apply to visit Canada for up to 6 months with a visitor visa or eTA
Sponsor Requirements
- Be 18 years or older
- Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or Registered under the Indian Act
- Live in Canada (or plan to return before your sponsored relative arrives)
- Meet financial requirements (especially for parents/grandparents)
- Sign a sponsorship agreement committing to support the person for a set period
- Not be in default of any previous sponsorship, immigration loan, or legal obligation
How Can We Help
Our experienced, Regulated Canadian Immigration and Citizenship Consultant (RCIC-IRB), Alejandro Gonzalez, provides the following services:
- Accurate eligibility assessments
- Preparation of sponsorship and completing immigration forms
- Review of supporting documents (marriage, birth, etc.)
- Guidance on complex cases (e.g., previous refusals, inadmissibility)
- Ongoing support throughout the entire process
Want to bring your loved ones to Canada?
We are here to help you navigate the Family Sponsorship Program with clarity, compassion, and expert legal support
Contact us today at alejandro@mevoyacanada.com