Sponsorship
Sponsorship programs are great ways you can bring your loved ones to Canada. If you are 18+ years of age, you can apply for sponsorship programs if you satisfy one or more of the following conditions.
- You are a Canadian citizen
- You are an Indian in Canada registered under the Canadian Indian Act
- You are a Permanent Resident of Canada
Who can you sponsor?
You can sponsor any of the four categories of individuals under this category.
- Spouse
- Dependent Children
- Common-law partner
- Conjugal Partner
Eligibility requirements
| Spouse | Dependent Children | Common-law partner | Conjugal Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is legally married to you | Under 22 years of age | Is not legally married to you but is in a relationship with you for at least 12 months, | Is neither legally married to you nor in a common-law relationship with you |
| Is at least 18 years of age | Don’t have a partner or a spouse | without spending long periods apart (you need to submit proof of such a relationship) | Is in a conjugal relationship with you for more than a year |
| You can sponsor *Your biological child *The child of your spouse/partner | Is at least 18 years of age | Is at least 18 years of age | |
| If your child is more than 22 years and still wants a sponsorship, here are the criteria: *The child is dependent on the parent because of mental/physical conditions *The child has been dependent on the parent for financial support even before 22 years of age | Does not live in Canada | ||
| Is not able to live with you in their own country because of legal or immigration reasons (you need to |
Other eligibility criteria
1.Individuals you wish to sponsor must not be someone who is not allowed inside Canada for security, Human rights violations, criminal, medical, or other reasons.
2.Such individuals have to submit all relevant documents and forms and undergo biometric and medical examinations if necessary.
2.Such individuals have to submit all relevant documents and forms and undergo biometric and medical examinations if necessary.
Fees and processing time
1.Spousal or partner sponsorship fee – CA$ 1050
2.Dependent child sponsorship fee – CA$ 150
*Note: The minimum time needed for processing is 12 months
2.Dependent child sponsorship fee – CA$ 150
*Note: The minimum time needed for processing is 12 months
Who can you sponsor?
You can sponsor your parents or grandparents (both biological and adopted) to come to live in Canada under the Parents and grandparents sponsorship program.
- Submit one application per couple if they are still legally married
- Submit separate applications for each parent/grandparent who are divorced
- You can include dependent brothers, sisters, half-brothers, half-sisters, step-brothers, and step-sisters in the application
- You can include current spouses, common-law partners, and conjugal partners of your parent(s) and grandparent(s) in the application
Other eligibility criteria
1.You cannot sponsor your spouse’s parents or grandparents
2.Your parents or grandparents must be willing to submit all relevant documents and go through biometrics and medical tests if necessary.
3.Individuals you wish to sponsor must not be someone who is not allowed inside Canada for security, Human rights violations, criminal, medical, or other reasons.
2.Your parents or grandparents must be willing to submit all relevant documents and go through biometrics and medical tests if necessary.
3.Individuals you wish to sponsor must not be someone who is not allowed inside Canada for security, Human rights violations, criminal, medical, or other reasons.
Fees and processing time
1.Parents or grandparents sponsorship fee – CA$ 1050
*Note: Processing time – 20 to 24 months
*Note: Processing time – 20 to 24 months
Who can you sponsor?
You can sponsor your relatives to come and live in Canada in very specific conditions. Relatives like aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, nephews, and nieces can be sponsored under this program. There are two categories in which you can support.
- Orphaned relatives
- Other relatives
Eligibility requirements
| Orphaned Relatives | Other Relatives |
|---|---|
| Sponsor orphaned brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, or grandchildren | You can sponsor any of your other blood or adopted relatives if YOU satisfy the below conditions. * You don’t have any other relatives (spouse, partner, children, family, or orphaned relatives) that you could sponsor instead *You don’t have relatives who are Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Indians Registered under the Indian Act. |
| Both parents of the individual should not be alive at the time of the sponsorship | |
| They should be related either by blood or by adoption | |
| They are under 18 years of age and not married or in a conjugal or common-law relationship |
Other eligibility criteria
1 Individuals you wish to sponsor must not be someone who is not allowed inside Canada for security, Human rights violations, criminal, medical, or other reasons.
Fees and processing time
1. Adult relatives sponsorship fee – CA$ 1050
Child relatives sponsorship fee – CA$ 150
*Note: Processing time varies depending on the type of relative you are sponsoring and the country they are from.
Child relatives sponsorship fee – CA$ 150
*Note: Processing time varies depending on the type of relative you are sponsoring and the country they are from.
To be able to apply for adopted child sponsorship, you need to satisfy the below criteria.
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, living in Canada
- You are at least 18 years of age
When it comes to adopted child sponsorship, there are two processes that you need to go through.
- Apply for sponsorship
- Apply for Permanent Residence for the adopted child
Things to keep in mind
- You may be able to apply for sponsorship even before you are matched with the child
- You need to be ready to provide support for the child for ten years or until the child is 25 years old, whichever comes earlier
- The adoption process may be completed inside or outside Canada. In case it happens outside Canada, the process must follow all local laws and regulations
- Adopted children may have to go through medical examinations before they are offered permanent residency
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