Family Sponsorship

FAQs

• How much money do I need to sponsor a family member?

  For all family reunification programs, you must demonstrate that you have the financial capacity to provide your family member(s) with basic needs, for a certain period depending on the type of sponsorship program. Nonetheless, in case you wish to sponsor your parents and/or grandparents, you must satisfy that you exceed the minimum necessary income requirements established by the Government of Canada for each of the last 3 fiscal years prior to application. This amount varies depending on your family size unit.

• Can I sponsor the dependent children of my spouse or Common-law partner?

  Yes, with some exceptions.

• Can I sponsor more than one person?

  Yes, it is possible to sponsor more than one family member, depending on the sponsorship program and its eligibility requirements.

• Can my spouse or Common-law partner be included as a sponsor?

  Yes. In most cases, the spouse or Common-law partner can be a co-signer to the sponsorship undertaking, as long as they meet the same eligibility requirements as the sponsor.