Sponsor

A person’s partner in marriage which includes same-sex marriages. The marriage must be valid both under the laws of the jurisdiction where it took place and under Canadian law.

A person who is living/cohabitating in a relationship with another person (opposite or same sex), and has done so continuously for a period of at least one year. Short absences for valid reasons are allowed.

Where two people are in a marriage-like relationship but are not married and have not lived together for a period of at least one year due to exceptional circumstances that are beyond the couples control such as local customary laws and other impediments.

An adult (18+ years old) Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor his parents or grandparents if they qualify to certain conditions or criteria. You must answer the following questions:
  1. Your family unit consists of how many individuals (spouse and children including yourself)?
  2. How many parents or grandparents you wish to sponsor?
  3. How much income did you and your spouse jointly declared in the last 3 years in your federal income tax returns?
Please note that this category is subject to yearly quotas
  1. Who can sponsor? Must be over 18, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, Undischarged bankrupt (exceptions apply for Quebec): No criminal background (with certain exceptions)
  2. What is the minimal Income needed to sponsor?: There is no minimal income requirement but you cannot be benefitting from social welfare.
  3. When can I apply?: There are no quotas in place for this type of application. You may therefore sponsor your spouse or partner as soon as you qualify.
  4. Who can be included in a sponsorship application?: our application can include your spouse or partner as well as any dependent children from your current or previous relationship(s).
  5. What are the Processing times?: The average processing delays are 12 months for both in and outside Canada applications.

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