Sponsorship Pathways
Canada offers various sponsorship programs that allow Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor family members, and employers to sponsor foreign workers. We provide expert guidance through these complex processes.
Family Sponsorship
Sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, parents, or grandparents for permanent residence.
Learn MoreEmployer Sponsorship
Assistance for employers seeking to sponsor foreign workers through LMIA and LMIA-exempt pathways.
Learn MoreCommunity Sponsorship
Information for groups and organizations interested in sponsoring refugees through Canada's refugee programs.
Learn MoreFamily Sponsorship Details
Who Can You Sponsor?
- ✓ Spouse or Common-law Partner
- ✓ Conjugal Partner
- Dependent Children
- ✓ Parents
- ✓ Grandparents
- ✓ Orphaned Relatives
- ✓ Other Family Members
Sponsor Requirements
To be eligible as a sponsor, you must meet certain requirements including age, Canadian status, and financial capability to support your sponsored family members.
Financial Requirements
Demonstrate sufficient income to support sponsored family members without social assistance.
Sponsorship Agreement
Legal commitment to provide financial support for the sponsored person for 3-20 years.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be 18+ years old, Canadian citizen or PR, and meet minimum income requirements.