In the event sponsorship cannot be arranged, your relative may qualify under another Canadian immigration program.

How many relatives am I permitted to sponsor for immigration to Canada?

Any number of qualifying family members may be sponsored by a permanent resident and Canadian citizen. The applicant must, however, submit a separate application for each qualified family member sponsored by him or her.

Bringing a family member to Quebec through sponsorship

It is more up to Quebec to decide who lives there than the federal government. A permanent resident or citizen of Quebec must first receive permission from the Quebec MIFI to sponsor a member of their eligible family. Applicants residing in Quebec must submit a sponsorship undertaking to MIFI for approval.

Checking the background of Canadian sponsors

All adults over 18 applying for permanent residency must present a Police Clearance Certificate to prove that they are not prohibited from entering Canada owing to criminal convictions.

Biometrics for Canadian sponsorship

Biometric data is required from most immigrants to Canada. You can find out if you must submit your biometrics using Canada’s online service. Once you have paid the biometric fee, IRCC will send you a letter containing instructions on how to submit your biometrics.

Medical examination for Canadian sponsorship

It is required that all applicants for permanent residency in Canada be examined by a doctor in order to determine if they are medically qualified.

Your medical exam does not have to be included with your application. Upon receiving your sponsorship application, IRCC will provide you with information on performing your medical exam.

How can I learn what is happening with my sponsorship application?

When you have submitted your application for dependent children, spousal sponsorship, or common law sponsorship, you can check the status of the application.

The status of the family member you are sponsoring will depend on how your application was submitted, as well as whether the application was submitted online or by mail.

Canadian sponsorship applications – What is its deadline?

Canadian citizens or permanent residents have the option to sponsor their spouse or child at any time. However, applicants who wish to sponsor their parents or grandparents must submit their application before the specified deadline.

My sibling wants to immigrate to Canada; is it possible to do?

You have to take on a lot of challenges in order to sponsor your sister to become Canada’s citizen or permanent resident. Applicants for parental sponsorship can only include their siblings as dependents if they are eligible as “Lonely Canadians.”.

My fiancé wants to visit Canada; can I sponsor him/her?

Citizens of Canada and permanent residents are not eligible to sponsor their fiancé’s immigration. Spousal sponsorship is only available to persons who are married. Alternately, you could sponsor the immigration of your fiancé if they meet the common-law partner requirements.

Am I able to sponsor my girlfriend or boyfriend to immigrate to Canada?

Sponsoring your partner’s immigration in Canada isn’t possible. Marriage or common-law partnership is required to sponsor your boyfriend or girlfriend for immigration to Canada.

Applicants can sponsor their domestic partners under certain conditions if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Am I able to sponsor my friend to immigrate to Canada?

Sponsorship of a buddy is not available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Depending on their interest in moving to Canada, your buddy might qualify under another immigration program.

Sponsorship – What is its maximum age?

Sponsorship of a family member is only available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 18 or older. Sponsorship can be provided to individuals of any age who wish to immigrate to Canada.

When their inland spousal sponsorship application is being processed, is my spouse or common-law partner allowed to work in Canada?

Whenever you live in Canada with your spouse or common-law partner and they have a valid work permit, you are both eligible to work continuously together. If individuals hold a valid student or visitor visa, they may be able to apply for an OWP – (open work permit) while their application is in the process.