Family Sponsorship

You may be eligible to sponsor a spouse or a common-law or conjugal partner or dependent children living outside of Canada if:

• The person you want to sponsor is a member of the family class. If he or she is not, you will not to be able to sponsor them.
• You are 18 years of age or older;
• You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
• You reside in Canada.
• If you are a Canadian citizen not residing in Canada, you may sponsor your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner and/or dependent children who have no dependent children of their own. You must demonstrate that you will live in Canada once they become a permanent resident..
• You sign an undertaking promising to provide for the basic requirements of the person being sponsored and, if applicable, their dependent children.
• You and the person being sponsored sign an agreement that confirms that each of you understands your mutual obligations and responsibilities.