Canada Family Sponsorship Visa

Bring Your Loved Ones Closer 

Canada’s Family Class Sponsorship program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with their loved ones by sponsoring them for permanent residency. This compassionate immigration stream ensures that families can live, work, and grow together in Canada.

Through this program, you can sponsor your:

  • Spouse or common-law/conjugal partner
  • Dependent children
  • Parents and grandparents
  • Other eligible relatives (under specific circumstances)
Family Sponsorship Visa

Who Can Sponsor a Family Member?

Eligibility Criteria

To sponsor a relative under the Family Class Program, you must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for 3 years (for parents/grandparents)
  • Sign a sponsorship undertaking, agreeing to support your family member for 3 to 20 years, depending on the relationship
  • You are currently in prison
  • You are insolvent or have declared bankruptcy
  • You receive social assistance (except for disability)
  • You have been convicted of a violent or sexual offense
  • You are in default of child support, immigration loans, or previous sponsorship obligations
  • You sponsored a spouse who became a PR less than 3 years ago

You became a PR through sponsorship less than 5 years ago

For sponsoring parents or grandparents, you must meet a Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) equal to LICO + 30%, based on the number of people in your household and those you plan to sponsor. Income is assessed over the three years preceding your application.

Required Documents for Sponsorship

Sponsored applicants must also meet certain criteria and submit: A medical exam conducted by an IRCC panel physician Biometric data (fingerprints and photos) Police certificates for applicants over age 18, from all countries lived in for more than 6 months

How NorthPass Can Help You?

Application review and compliance check

Detailed document preparation and submission

Interview preparation (if required)

Support to avoid delays, refusals, and missing information

Take the Next Step to Reunite with Your Family

Start your Canada family sponsorship Fill out our Free Immigration Assessment Form, and a member of our team will reach out to you within 48 hours to discuss your best sponsorship options.