Family sponsorship
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor certain family members to become permanent residents. Officers assess both the documents and the genuineness of the relationship, and we help you present both clearly.
Who can be sponsored
- Spouses and common-law partners
- Conjugal partners who cannot live together for reasons beyond their control
- Dependent children, including adopted children
- Parents and grandparents
- Sponsors who want a review of a refused application
Sponsorship options
How we help
Free assessment
We review your situation and tell you which options are worth pursuing.
Strategy
A consultation to plan the application and list every document.
Preparation
We prepare and check the full application before submission.
Follow-up
We track the file and respond to IRCC until a decision.
Common questions
Who can sponsor a family member?
You must be at least 18 and a Canadian citizen, a person registered under the Indian Act, or a permanent resident living in Canada. Citizens living abroad can sponsor a spouse, partner or dependent child if they plan to live in Canada when the person becomes a permanent resident. Sponsors sign an undertaking to support the person financially.
Can my spouse work while the application is processed?
Some spouses and partners in Canada can apply for an open work permit. Eligibility depends on the application and current rules, so we check it case by case.
What if my previous application was refused?
We review the refusal letter and, where possible, the officer’s notes, then advise whether to reapply, appeal or change the approach.
Not sure which option fits?
Send us your details. A consultant reviews your situation at no cost and replies with the next step.