Sponsoring Your Dependent Child Sponsoring your dependent child is an option for Canadians who have obtained a status for themselves and who seek to be reunited with their dependents abroad. Eligible permanent residents and Canadian Citizens who qualify to sponsor may [...]

Parental Sponsorship in Canada As a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident that is at least 18 years old, you can sponsor certain relatives to come to Canada. If approved, they can live, study and work once they become permanent [...]

Conjugal Sponsorship In Canada The conjugal sponsorship category in Canada demonstrates the country's commitment to promoting family unity and recognizing the significance of relationships. Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet the eligibility criteria have the opportunity to sponsor their Conjugal Partner for [...]

Sponsorship for your common-law partner bringing you together in Canada Are you and your beloved common-law partner currently living apart and yearning to be reunited? Are you dreaming of a happy life together in Canada? Perhaps your common-law partner is [...]

Whom Can You Sponsor? You can sponsor your spouse, Common Law Partner or children who are dependent on you. Is a Marriage Certificate Needed? If you are sponsoring your spouse, then you have to [...]

Inland vs Overseas Applications Spousal Sponsorship Inland vs Overseas Depending on your current situation, sponsoring your spouse in Canada or abroad could have a number of different options for you. Each application type has its own merits to [...]

I was Married Before Can I Sponsor My New Wife? If your goal is to sponsor your wife you must first determine your eligibility to sponsor. Eligibility to sponsor In order to [...]

I Recently Got Married and Would like to Sponsor My Spouse Family reunification is one of the goals of the Canadian immigration system. As such, Canada has a very comprehensive sponsorship system that allows eligible permanent residents [...]

Sponsoring Your Spouse With Criminal Record Spouse With Criminal Record Being reunited with your loved one through sponsorship is one of the cornerstone categories for permanent residence offered by Canada's immigration system. However, being able to sponsor your spouse can [...]

Spousal Sponsorship and Personal Statement Personal Statement A personal statement is not a mandatory requirement for a sponsorship application, but it goes a long way to support the genuineness of your application. Things you might want to consider in a [...]

Family Class Sponsorship Co-Signing a Sponsorship Co-signers Co-Signing a Sponsorship The spouse or common-law partner of the sponsor may co-sign an undertaking to help meet income requirements by pooling resources; however, common-law relationships must have met common-law [...]

Genuineness of a Relationship Spousal Sponsorship Genuineness In assessing the eligibility for permanent residence of a spouse or common-law partner, officers must ensure that relationships between the sponsor and spouse or common-law partner and their relationships with dependent children [...]