Reuniting with your loved ones may be one of the most anticipated moments. See below what sponsorship programs you qualify for to help your family settle in Canada.
Family Sponsorship
Requirements
Sponsorship Process
Whether you are a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident, our team of experts at DavyLaw will help you reunite with your family.
01. Initial Consultation
During our initial meeting, we discuss every step of the process to ensure that everything is completed up to your standard, determine your eligibility, and choose the right sponsorship program for you.
02. Case Structuring
As every sponsorship case is different, our team of experts will create a unique case that will help you reunite with your loved ones.
03. Document Collection
Our team of experts will guide you in gathering all necessary documents for a successful sponsorship application.
04. Submission to IRCC
After we have collected all of the necessary documents, we will submit your application to IRCC.
05. Decision and arrival in Canada
If your application is approved, the person being sponsored will receive a confirmation and may be asked to complete additional steps, such as medical examination or police clearance. Once all of the additional steps are complete and the permanent residency application is processed, the person being sponsored is expected to arrive in Canada. Upon arrival, they will need to present their documents to the immigration authority at the port of entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, dependent children, parents, grandparents, and, in certain cases, other relatives. Each category has specific eligibility criteria that must be met.
Please note that as of September 2025, parents and grandparents sponsorship is available only to a limited number of applicants. Review this announcement for more details.
As a sponsor, you must sign an undertaking agreeing to provide financial support for the basic needs of your sponsored family member for a specific period. This period varies depending on the relationship and can range from 3 to 20 years. You’re also responsible for repaying any social assistance benefits paid to the sponsored person during this time.
Sponsoring a sibling is possible under specific circumstances, such as if you’re alone in Canada without other close relatives. The eligibility criteria are stringent, and it’s advisable to consult with an immigration professional to assess your situation.
When sponsoring a spouse, common-law partner, or dependent child under IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada), there is no specific minimum income requirement like there is for sponsoring parents or grandparents. However, the sponsor must demonstrate that they are not receiving social assistance (except for reasons of disability) and can financially support the sponsored person.
There is no specific limit to the number of family members you can sponsor; however, you must meet the eligibility and financial requirements for each sponsorship. Each application is assessed individually, and obligations from previous sponsorships may impact your eligibility.
Yes, you can sponsor your adopted child to become a permanent resident. The process involves both provincial or territorial adoption authorities and federal immigration authorities to ensure all legal requirements are met.
No. A legal representative is not required if you are submitting your own application. A legal representative will help you have a smoother and better experience throughout the entire process.
First of all, do not panic. In case of an application rejection, our team will request an explanatory letter to understand why it was rejected. The next step would be either restructuring your case or appealing the decision.
Under IRCC, a spouse is a legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships.
A common-law partner is a person with whom you have lived in a conjugal (marriage like) relationship for at least 12 consecutive months, without significant interruptions
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