Reunite with Your Loved Ones in Canada
Canada recognizes the importance of family and provides pathways for permanent residents and citizens to sponsor their loved ones to join them. Through the Family Sponsorship Program, you can reunite with your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, dependent children, or other eligible family members, ensuring they have the opportunity to build a life in Canada.
Sponsoring Your Spouse and Dependent Children
Permanent residents and Canadian citizens may be eligible to sponsor their:
Spouse
Common-law or conjugal partner
Dependent children (biological or adopted)
Key highlights:
Sponsorship is possible whether your family members live inside or outside Canada.
To be a sponsor, you must be at least 18 years old and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Sponsors are required to commit to financially supporting their spouse or dependents for a specific period. However, there are no minimum income requirements for this category.
Sponsoring Other Relatives
In addition to immediate family members, you may also sponsor:
Parents and grandparents
Orphaned brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, or grandchildren under 18 years old who are unmarried or not in a common-law relationship
Eligibility criteria for sponsors:
You must be at least 18 years old and either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
Sponsors are required to meet specific income thresholds to support these relatives financially.
Both the sponsor and the sponsored relative must meet all immigration requirements.
Important Requirements for Sponsorship
Financial Commitment
Sponsors must promise to support the sponsored family members financially and ensure they do not rely on social assistance after arriving in Canada.
Background and Security Checks
All applicants, including sponsored individuals, must undergo criminal and background screening to ensure admissibility to Canada.
Medical Examinations
Sponsored individuals are required to pass medical exams to rule out inadmissibility on health grounds.
How AvantiCare Can Help
Navigating the Family Sponsorship Program can be complex, but AvantiCare is here to simplify the process for you. Our team will:
Assess your eligibility as a sponsor.
Provide guidance on the required documentation and application process.
Support you in preparing and submitting a complete sponsorship application.
