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Family Sponsorship

The Family Sponsorship Program is designed to facilitate the reunification of families in Canada.  If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor certain family members from abroad to immigrate to Canada. 


Individuals who are eligible to be sponsored are immediate family members of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.  Immediate family members include, for example spouses, common-law partners (including same-sex couples), children under 18 years of age, parents, grandparents and siblings under 18 years of age.  The criteria that must be met before a family member is eligible to be sponsored will vary depending on the circumstances of the case. 


A family sponsorship application is commenced in Canada by the potential sponsor.  In order to qualify as a sponsor, you must demonstrate that you are able to financially support each family member you are sponsoring. 


I can advise you about whether the family member(s) you are interested in sponsoring is eligible to be sponsored. I can then prepare your sponsorship application for you, and demonstrate to Citizenship and Immigration Canada how you meet the sponsor requirements. I can also review your draft application if you prefer to prepare most of the application on your own.  


I welcome you to contact me to set up a consultation if you would like help with your family sponsorship application.