Canada recognizes the importance of family reunification and offers immigration pathways that allow eligible family members to live, study, and work in Canada as permanent residents. If you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act, and are at least 18 years of age, you may be eligible to sponsor certain family members to immigrate to Canada.

To sponsor a family member, permanent residents must be living in Canada. Canadian citizens who are residing outside Canada may also sponsor eligible relatives, provided they can demonstrate their intent to return to Canada once the sponsored person becomes a permanent resident. Sponsors and sponsored family members must sign a sponsorship agreement, which outlines financial and legal responsibilities. The length and conditions of this agreement vary depending on the type of family sponsorship.

Family Members You May Be Able to Sponsor

Eligible family members may include:

• Spouse, common‑law partner, or conjugal partner
• Dependent children
• Adopted children
• Parents and grandparents
• Other eligible relatives, in limited circumstances

Understanding the eligibility requirements, sponsorship obligations, and application process is essential when planning to bring your loved ones to Canada through a family sponsorship permanent residence visa.