PERMANENT RESIDENCE
Family
Eligible Canadian citizens or permanent residences may sponsor a spouse, partner, children, or parents.
Spouse, Partner, or Dependent Children
If you’re eligible, you can sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent children to become permanent residents of Canada.
Parents and Grandparents
If you’re eligible, you can sponsor your parents and grandparents to become permanent residents of Canada.
You can sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent child if:
- you’re at least 18 years old
- you’re a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
- If you’re a Canadian citizen living outside Canada, you must show that you plan to live in Canada when the persons you want to sponsor become permanent residents.
- You can’t sponsor someone if you’re a permanent resident living outside Canada.
- you’re able to prove that you’re not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability
- you can provide for the basic needs of any persons you want to sponsor
You can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner
You can sponsor dependent children if:
- they’re under 22 years old and they don’t have a spouse or common law partner; or
- they’re 22 years old or older, unable to financially support themselves because of a mental or physical condition, and they have depended on their parents for financial support since before the age of 22
You can sponsor your own parents and grandparents if:
- you’re at least 18 years old
- you live in Canada
- you’re a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
- you have enough money to support the persons you want to sponsor
You can sponsor your own parents and grandparents, related by blood or adoption.
In case of divorce or separation, you can sponsor your parents’ and your grandparents’ spouses, or conjugal or common-law partners.
Disclaimer: The material and information contained on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Although best efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of information at the time of writing, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all information. As information may change without notice, always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.