Family Sponsorship is designed for Canadians and Permanent Residents looking to sponsor a close relative for Permanent Residence. Reunification is a top priority for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Those being sponsored, typically a spouse or parent, are exempt from the point system and discretionary selection criteria that apply to other application categories. Instead, they are supported by a family member in Canada who will help them integrate into the country. Sponsored individuals are required to complete medical examinations and submit police clearance certificates as part of the application process.

Once your relative becomes a permanent resident, they gain the right to live, study, and work in Canada. As a sponsor, you are obligated to provide financial support to your relatives once they arrive in the country.