Canada offers various family sponsorship programs that allow Canadian citizens and permanent residents to help their loved ones become permanent residents. These programs provide clear pathways for family reunification while ensuring successful settlement for all parties involved.
Spousal/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship
The Spousal/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship Program enables Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence.
Eligibility Requirements for Sponsors:
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident status
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Proof of financial ability to support partner
- No sponsorship restrictions
Eligibility Requirements for Sponsored Partners:
- Proof of relationship
- Meet admissibility criteria
Types of Sponsorship:
- Inland: For couples living in Canada (includes open work permit eligibility)
- Outland: For partners outside Canada
Parent/Grandparent Sponsorship
This program enables families to sponsor parents or grandparents for permanent residence, strengthening intergenerational family bonds in Canada. The dependent children of your parents and grandparents (for example, your siblings, half-siblings, or step-siblings) and their dependent children, may also be sponsored.
Sponsor Eligibility:
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident status
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Proof of financial ability to support parents/grandparents
- No sponsorship restrictions
- Your primary residential address is in Canada
Applicant Requirements:
- Proof of relationship
- Pass health and security screening
Dependent Child/Relative Sponsorship
This program facilitates sponsorship of dependent children and eligible relatives.
Dependent Children Criteria:
- Under 22 years old and unmarried
- Exceptions for dependent children with physical/mental conditions
Other Eligible Relatives:
- Orphaned relatives (under 18, unmarried siblings/nephews/nieces/grandchildren)
- One relative of any age if no other family eligible
Super Visa
A flexible, long-term multiple-entry option offering extended stays for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Must have a host who:
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian
- Minimum 18 years old and living in Canada
- Meets minimum income requirement
- Provides a letter of invitation
Parent/Grandparent Requirements:
- Proof of relationship
- Canadian medical insurance (minimum $100,000 coverage)
- Must be outside of Canada
- Must be admissible to Canada
Dependent Children Criteria:
- Under 22 years old and unmarried
- Exceptions for dependent children with physical/mental conditions
How Sela Immigration Services Can Help
At Sela Immigration Services, our comprehensive family sponsorship expertise includes:
- Detailed eligibility assessments
- Strategic application planning and preparation
- Complete documentation management and review
- Ongoing communication with immigration authorities
- Application status monitoring and updates
Contact us today to begin your family reunification journey in Canada with confidence and professional support.