Family sponsorship
You can sponsor certain relatives to come to Canada if you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and at least 18 years old. If your relatives become permanent residents, they can live, study and work in Canada.
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Sponsor your spouse, partner or children
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your:
- spouse,
- common-law or conjugal partner, or
- dependent children
to immigrate to Canada.
If you sponsor a family member to immigrate to Canada, you must provide proof that you can:
- meet basic needs—such as food, clothing and shelter—for yourself and your family,
- support your relative financially and
- make sure your spouse or relative does not need to ask for financial help from the government.
The first step is to apply to be a sponsor. You must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, and at least 18 years old.