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Bring your loved ones to Canada. Sponsor your spouse, partner, dependent children, parents, or grandparents for permanent residence.
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Sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner to become a Canadian permanent resident.
Sponsor your parents or grandparents to become permanent residents through PGP or Super Visa.
Include your dependent children in your immigration application or sponsor them later.
Multi-entry visa for parents and grandparents valid for up to 10 years with extended stay.
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Book ConsultationCommon questions about sponsoring family members for Canadian permanent residence.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse or common-law partner, conjugal partner, dependent children (including adopted children), parents and grandparents. You must be at least 18 years old and able to prove you can financially support the people you sponsor.
Processing times vary by category. Spousal sponsorship applications are typically processed within 12 months. Parent and grandparent sponsorship takes 20-24 months on average. Inland spousal sponsorship may include an open work permit allowing the applicant to work while waiting.
The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa valid for up to 10 years that allows parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years per visit. Requirements include: private medical insurance from a Canadian insurer, proof the child or grandchild meets the minimum income threshold (LICO+30%), and a medical exam.
To sponsor parents or grandparents, you must meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for 3 consecutive tax years. The amount depends on your family size and is updated annually. For example, a family of 4 (you, spouse, and 2 parents) needs approximately $56,000-$65,000 CAD in annual income.
Yes, you can apply for inland spousal sponsorship if your spouse is already living in Canada. This allows them to apply for an open work permit while waiting for PR processing. Alternatively, outland sponsorship can be faster but requires the spouse to remain outside Canada during processing.