To be able to sponsor a family member
(for most of the family sponsorship programs),you should be able to:
– meet your and their basic needs (clothing, food, etc.)
– support them financially upon their arrival
– make sure that the sponsored will not need to ask the government for financial help
| Spousal & Children | Parent & Grandparent | Adopted Child & Relatives |
| As a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you may be eligible to sponsor, as immigrant in Canada, your: – spouse, common-law or conjugal partner – dependent children | As a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you may be eligible to sponsor your parent or grandparent as immigrant under the Family Class (FC). Your parent/grandparent could also apply for a Super Visa. To do so, you must meet some conditions. | As a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you could be eligible to sponsor your adopted child or a relative. You could do so under the Family Class. |