---
title: Family Sponsorship in Canada | My Visa Source
description: Want to sponsor your family member to Canada and help them gain permanent residence status? There are several types for different immediate family members.
image: https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/logo-for-facebook2.png
---
[](https://www.clickcease.com)
[###### Planning on entering the United States or Canada this year or in 2027? Avoid potential issues by consulting with a licensed immigration professional. Book a consulation today! Learn More
](https://www.myvisasource.com/free-assessment)
[ ](https://www.myvisasource.com/) [](tel:1-888-509-1987)
[ Book Your Assessment Now! ](https://www.myvisasource.com/free-assessment)
- [About](https://www.myvisasource.com/about/)
- [About](https://www.myvisasource.com/about/)
- [Why Us](https://www.myvisasource.com/why-us/)
- [Our Team](https://www.myvisasource.com/our-team/)
- [FAQs](https://www.myvisasource.com/faqs/)
- [Testimonials](https://www.myvisasource.com/testimonials/)
- [Pricing](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/)
- [Individual](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/)
- [Individual Consultation](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/individual-consultation/option-highlights/)
- [Individual Review](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/individual-review/option-highlights/)
- [Individual Full Legal Representation](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/individual-full-legal-representation/option-highlights/)
- [Family](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/)
- [Family Consultation](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/family-consultation/option-highlights/)
- [Family Review](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/family-review/option-highlights/)
- [Family Full Legal Representation](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/family-full-legal-representation/option-highlights/)
- [Business](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/)
- [Business Consultation](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/business-consultation/option-highlights/)
- [Business Review](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/business-review/option-highlights/)
- [Business Full Legal Representation](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/business-full-legal-representation/option-highlights/)
- [Canada Visas](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/)
- [Canada Visas](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/)
- [Express Entry](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/express-entry/)
- [CRS Calculator](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/express-entry/ee-crs-chatbot/)
- [Spousal Sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/spousal-sponsorship/)
- [Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/)
- [Visitor Visa](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/visitor-visas/)
- [Inadmissibility](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/denied-entry-to-canada/)
- [Intra-Company Transfer](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/business/intra-company-transferees/)
- [Study Permit](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/study-permits/)
- [Open Work Permit Simplified](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/student-work-visa/)
- [Labour Market Impact Assessment](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/labour-market-impact-assessment/)
- [Business Immigration Simplified](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/business-immigration/)
- [Business Immigration](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/business/)
- [Immigration Business Plans](https://www.myvisasource.com/business-plans/)
- [Immigration Tools](https://www.myvisasource.com/tools/)
- [All Canadian Options](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-services)
- [US Visas](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/)
- [US Visas](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/)
- [Family Based Immigration](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/family-sponsorship/)
- [EB-5 Investor Visa](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/investors-visas/eb-5/)
- [L-1 - Intra-Company Transferee](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/us-work-visas/l-1/)
- [F1 - Student Visa](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/student-visas/f1/)
- [B1 - Business Visitor](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/visitor-visas/b1/)
- [B2 - Visitor Visa](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/visitor-visas/b2/)
- [TN - NAFTA Professionals](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/us-work-visas/tn-visa/)
- [H1-B Specialty Occupations](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/us-work-visas/h-1b/)
- [K1 - Fiance Visa](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/visitor-visas/k-1-fiance/)
- [Business Immigration Simplified](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/usa-business-immigration/)
- [Immigration Business Plans](https://www.myvisasource.com/business-plans/)
- [Immigration Tools](https://www.myvisasource.com/tools/)
- [All US Options](https://www.myvisasource.com/us-services)
- [Immigration News](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog)
- [Canadian Immigration News](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog)
- [US Immigration News](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/usa)
- [Contact](https://www.myvisasource.com/contact-us/)
- [Toronto](https://www.myvisasource.com/toronto-office/)
- [Vancouver](https://www.myvisasource.com/vancouver-office/)
- [Scottsdale](https://www.myvisasource.com/scottsdale-office/)
[ Get Started
](https://www.myvisasource.com/free-assessment)
Solve Your Immigration Challenges
Call Us Now
[1-888-509-1987](tel:1-888-509-1987)
Free Assessment
[Only takes 1 Min](https://www.myvisasource.com/free-assessment)
Get Experienced Help
[Book a Consultation](https://www.myvisasource.com/book-a-consultation)
Need help now?
[TEL: 1-888-509-1987](tel:1-888-509-1987)
Menu
- [
Going To Canada?
](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/visitor-visas/)
- Immigrate
- [Express Entry](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/express-entry/)
- [Provincial Nomination](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/)
- [Quebec Immigration](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/quebec-immigration/)
- [Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/atlantic-pilot-program/)
- [Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/rural-northern-immigration-pilot/)
- [Agri-food Immigration Pilot](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/agri-food-immigration-pilot/)
- [Caregiver Permanent Residence](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/caregiver/)
- [Moving to Canada from the US](https://www.myvisasource.com/resources/moving-canada-from-united-states/)
- [Moving to the US from Canada](https://www.myvisasource.com/resources/moving-united-states-from-canada/)
- [Canada Immigration Levels Plan](https://www.myvisasource.com/resources/canada-immigration-levels-plan/)
- Sponsorship
- [Spouse, Common-Law & Conjugal Partner](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/spousal-sponsorship/)
- [Inland Sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/open-work-permits/inland-spousal-sponsorship/)
- [Overseas Sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/spousal-sponsorship/overseas/)
- [Parent & Grandparent Sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/family-sponsorship/parents-grandparents/)
- [Child and Other Dependent Sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/family-sponsorship/dependant-child/)
- Work
- [Work Permits (Work in Canada)](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/work-permits/)
- [Work Without a Work Permit](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/work-without-work-permits/)
- [LMIA Exempt Work Permits](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/work-permits/lmia-exempt/)
- [Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/work-permits/lmia-exempt/)
- [Owner Operator LMIA](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/labour-market-impact-assessment/owner-operator-lmia/)
- [Global Talent Stream](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/labour-market-impact-assessment/global-talent-stream/)
- [Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/quebec-immigration/quebec-acceptance-certificate-caq/)
- [Open Work Permits](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/open-work-permits/)
- [Work Permit Options for IT Workers](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/work-permits/options-it-workers/)
- [Employer Compliance](https://www.myvisasource.com/resources/employer-compliance/)
- Study
- [Looking to Study in Canada](https://www.myvisasource.com/resources/study-in-canada/)
- [Study Permit](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/study-permits/)
- [Study Without A Study Permit](https://www.myvisasource.com/resources/study-without-study-permit/)
- [Student Direct Stream](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/study-permits/student-direct-stream/)
- [Renew or Change a Study Permit](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/study-permits/renew-or-change/)
- [Work While Studying](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/study-permits/work-while-studying/)
- [Post-Graduate Work Permit](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/open-work-permits/post-graduate/)
- [Spouses and Family of International Students](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/study-permits/spouse-family-international-students/)
- [Pathways to Permanent Residence](https://www.myvisasource.com/resources/pathways-permanent-residence-students/)
- [Work Permits Simplified](https://www.myvisasource.com/pricing-options/student-work-visa/)
- Visit
- [Temporary Resident Visa (Visitor Visa)](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/visitor-visas/trv-canada/)
- [Visitor Visa Extension](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/visitor-visas/extend-stay/)
- [Business Visitor](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/business-visitors-visas/)
- [Super Visa](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/super-visa/)
- [Canadian Visa Extensions](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/visa-extensions/)
- Business
- [Federal Start-up Visa](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/investors-program/start-up-visa/)
- [Provincial Business Programs](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/provincial-business-programs/)
- [Owner Operator LMIA](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/labour-market-impact-assessment/owner-operator-lmia/)
- [Federal Self-Employed](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/business/federal-self-employed/)
- [Quebec Self-Employed](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/quebec-immigration/business/self-employed/)
- [Quebec Investor](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/quebec-immigration/business/investor/)
- [Quebec Entrepreneur](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/quebec-immigration/business/entrepreneur/)
- [Business Visitor](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/business-visitors-visas/)
- [World Class Athletes and Related Occupations](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/world-class-athletes-related-occupations/)
- [Film Industry](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/film-industry/)
- [Business Immigration Plans](https://www.myvisasource.com/business-plans/)
- [Second Passport for Investors](https://www.myvisasource.com/second-passports/)
- Settle
- [Citizenship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/citizenship/)
- [Permanent Resident Card](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/pr-card/)
- [Temporary Travel Document](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/visitor-visas/temporary-travel-document/)
- [Residency Obligations](https://www.myvisasource.com/resources/permanent-residence-obligations/)
- Inadmissibility
- [Inadmissibility](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/)
- [Denied Entry to Canada](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/denied-entry-to-canada/)
- [Authorization to Return to Canada](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/authorization-return-canada/)
- [Medical Inadmissibility](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/medical/)
- [Criminal Inadmissibility](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/criminal/)
- [Rehabilitation](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/criminal/rehabilitation/)
- [Serious Criminality and Criminality](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/serious-criminality/)
- [Inadmissible Because of Misrepresentation](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/misrepresentation/)
- [Inadmissibility on Security Grounds](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissiability/security-grounds/)
- [Human or International Rights Violations](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/human-or-international-rights-violations/)
- [Inadmissibility for Organized Criminality](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/organized-criminality/)
- [Financial Inadmissibility](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/financial/)
- [Non-compliance with Laws and Regulations](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/non-compliance-law-regulations/)
- [Inadmissible Family Member](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/inadmissible-family-member/)
- [Inadmissible Legal Opinion Letter](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/legal-opinion-letter/)
- Appeals, Refusals, and Refugees
- [Federal Court](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/federal-court/)
- [Immigration Appeal Division](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/immigration-appeal-division/)
- [Immigration Division](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/immigration-division/)
- [Refugee Appeal Division](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/refugee-appeal-division/)
- [IRCC and CBSA Interviews](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/ircc-and-cbsa-interviews/)
- [Humanitarian and Compassionate](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/humanitarian-compassionate-grounds/)
- [
Going To USA?
](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/visitor-visas/b2/)
Scroll
- [Home](https://www.myvisasource.com)
- [Canada Visas](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/)
- Family Sponsorship
# Family Sponsorship in Canada: Bringing Families Together
Through the family sponsorship program, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 or older can sponsor certain family members to become Canadian permanent residents. With that permanent residence, those family members are able to live, study and work in Canada.
Do you want to know your eligibility for Family Sponsorship to Canada?
Call us toll-free or take less than a minute to fill our Online Assessment for Your Visa Options.
[ Start Your Online Assessment ](https://www.myvisasource.com/free-assessment)
Or Call Us: [1-(888)-509-1987](tel:1-888-509-1987)
- [Home](https://www.myvisasource.com)
- [Canada Visas](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/)
- Family Sponsorship
Family Sponsorship in Canada: Bringing Families Together
[ Start Your Online Assessment ](https://www.myvisasource.com/free-assessment)
Or Call Us: [1-(888)-509-1987](tel:1-888-509-1987)
Through the family sponsorship program, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 or older can sponsor certain family members to become Canadian permanent residents. With that permanent residence, those family members are able to live, study and work in Canada.
Do you want to know your eligibility for Family Sponsorship to Canada?
Call us toll-free or take less than a minute to fill our Online Assessment for Your Visa Options.
Canada is a wonderful country to live, study, work, build a life, and raise a family in. Canada is committed to reuniting families and does this through their sponsorship immigration programs.
Canada allows you to sponsor your spouse, dependent children or parents and grandparents for [permanent residency](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/) under the Family Class of Immigration. There are several categories that are available.
## **Who is Eligible to Apply Under Family Sponsorship?**
As a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor the following family members:
- Spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner
- Dependent children
- Parents
- Grandparents
A **spouse** is someone you have legally married.
A **common-law partner** is someone you have lived with for 12 consecutive months.
A **conjugal partner** is someone you’ve had an emotional relationship with for at least 12 months but could not live together due to certain circumstances or reasons.
**Same-sex relationships** are considered valid for immigration purposes under these same 3 definitions.
A **dependent child** is someone who is under the age of 22 and unmarried.
Get A Free Assessment
Receive answers to all your immigrations questions along with available options, all in one place.
First Name:
Please enter your first name
Last Name:
Please enter your last name
Email:
Please enter a valid email
Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number
Nationality: Afghanistan Aland Islands Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo Cook Islands Costa Rica Cote D'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Curacao Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guernsey Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands Holy See (Vatican City State) Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Kosovo Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova, Republic of Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestinian Territory, Occupied Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Reunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saint Barthelemy Saint Helena Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Martin Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Serbia and Montenegro Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Sint Maarten Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Svalbard and Jan Mayen Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan, Province of China Tajikistan Tanzania, United Republic of Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States United States Minor Outlying Islands Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Viet Nam Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, U.s. Wallis and Futuna Western Sahara Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe
Please select a country
Country Of Residence: Afghanistan Aland Islands Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo Cook Islands Costa Rica Cote D'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Curacao Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guernsey Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands Holy See (Vatican City State) Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Kosovo Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova, Republic of Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestinian Territory, Occupied Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Reunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saint Barthelemy Saint Helena Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Martin Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Serbia and Montenegro Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Sint Maarten Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Svalbard and Jan Mayen Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan, Province of China Tajikistan Tanzania, United Republic of Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States United States Minor Outlying Islands Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Viet Nam Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, U.s. Wallis and Futuna Western Sahara Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe
Please select an country
Country Interested In: Canada United States
Please select an option
Immigration Matter: Express Entry Permanent Residency Permanent Residency (Green Card) Family Sponsorship Work Visa Visitor Visa Study Visa Business/Investor Visa Citizensip Visa Business Plans I've Overstayed My Visa I've Been Denied Entry or Deported Other Not Sure
Please select an option
Submit
Or Call Us: [1-(888)-509-1987](tel:1-888-509-1987)
## **What are the Different Types of Sponsorship Under Family Immigration?**
**Spousal Sponsorship: **[Spousal Sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/spousal-sponsorship/) allows you to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner to Canada under different sponsorship programs.
If your partner is already living in Canada, then you can apply through [inland spousal sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/spousal-sponsorship/inland/). If your partner is living overseas, then you can apply through [overseas spousal sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/spousal-sponsorship/overseas/).
**Dependent Child Sponsorship: **You can [sponsor your dependent children](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/family-sponsorship/dependant-child/) under Canada’s Family Sponsorship program. Your dependent(s) must be under the age of 22.
They could be eligible if they are 22 years or older if they are suffering from a mental or physical disability.
You will be required to meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) level. A birth certificate or adoption papers can be used as proof of relationship.
**Parent and Grandparents Sponsorship:** You can [sponsor your parents and grandparents for permanent residency](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/family-sponsorship/parents-grandparents/) under the Family Sponsorship program. You must meet the necessary minimum income requirements and agree to provide financial support to your sponsored parents or grandparents.
You can not sponsor your family if you are in prison, convicted of a serious crime, bankrupt, or have failed to pay court-ordered alimony or child support.
What Is Your CRS Score For Express Entry?
[Learn More](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/express-entry/ee-crs-chatbot/)
## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Family Sponsorship
### **What is a marriage of convenience?**
If your marriage is for the sole purpose of helping your spouse to immigrate to Canada, then it will be considered a marriage of convenience. If your marriage is considered of convenience, it can be constituted as fraud and [misrepresentation](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/misrepresentation/).
---
### **Am I required to meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) requirement for spousal sponsorship?**
MNI requirements are not for spousal sponsorship as long as they don’t have an accompanying dependent child.
---
### **Do I need to wait for the completion of an adoption process to apply for family sponsorship?**
No, the process for family sponsorship can begin if the adoption is at the final stage.
---
### **Is my sponsored spouse allowed to work while waiting for permanent residency?**
Your spouse can apply for a temporary work permit while waiting for permanent residency if they are already living in Canada.
---
### **Can I sponsor my same-sex partner?**
Usually, you can sponsor your same-sex partner if your marriage is validated in your home country. However, if your marriage is not recognized there, then you can still apply for conjugal spouse sponsorship.
---
## **Why Start with My Visa Source with a Free Online Assessment?**
Congratulations on taking your first step towards Permanent Residency in Canada!
**My Visa Source's **immigration lawyers dedicate themselves to your immigration case, providing legal representation tailored to your personal situation.
Our expertise focuses on immigration and visa programs for Canada and the United States, including global immigration.
Partnering with an award-winning immigration team greatly increases the likelihood of achieving your specific immigration or visa goals.
Immigration is a complex process that requires strong legal strategy, precise paperwork, and perfect attention to detail and experience dealing with immigration officials and government departments, reducing the risk of wasted time, money or permanent rejection.
## **Begin Your Application for This PR Program Today!**
Securing personalized legal help is quick and simple. Begin with our one-minute [**online assessment form**](https://www.myvisasource.com/free-assessment) or **call us toll-free at 1-888-509-1987**.
We have a dedicated team of licensed professionals standing by, ready to answer your immigration and visa questions. We’ve been helping people from over 120 countries for over a decade and can help you too.
Book a personal consultation to speak with an award-winning immigration lawyer either in-person, over the telephone, or through a video conference.
We're open 6am-9pm PST & EST, 7 days a week, and are ready for in-person, phone, and video consultations.
**My wife and I used My Visa Source** to find an immigration law firm to conduct an assessment and determine our eligibility for **permanent residence in Canada**. We were very impressed by the response time, professional fees, and most importantly, always able to get in touch with someone! We decided to use the firm for our case. I would highly recommend My Visa Source!
5 out of 5 - Rating by **Alexander**
They help me to appeal my **parents’ sponsorship**, which I submitted in 2010 by myself. I mistakenly calculated the wrong person, so I shorted $1000 that year; therefore, my parents’ immigration was rejected early 2015. I talked to some other immigration consultants, they are either over promise or try to scare me out. Until I talked to Sunny, he is really professional and helps me analyze my case.
He is a very honest person, he asked me to send all my documents to check if it’s a good chance to appeal, and otherwise it just wastes money and waste time. After they accepted my case, he passed my case to Sonia, she is a very sweet lady, and she knows the immigration process through and through. They have always been on time and on top of all the documents, they are really organized. Usually appeals will take around 12 to 14 months, my case only took 20 days to win the appeal. I couldn’t believe it. My parents landed this month. I am very satisfied with their service. I highly recommend them! And I really appreciate their help!
5 out of 5 - Rating by **Anna L.**
Try our free assessment to find the immigration help you need
Try our free assessment
[ Get Started ](https://www.myvisasource.com/free-assessment)
✕
## See What Clients Say About My Visa Source...
**My Visa Source** made the process of my partner’s PR a breeze. We did run into an issue in the beginning as my partner initially started his PR progress with the intent of going through his work to get his PR. There were some difficulties that ended up leading us into doing his **PR through common-law sponsorship**, which ended up being a blessing in disguise as we were appointed a new Lawyer & team.
Harley Jensen was very much on top of everything from quick replies to our emails and if we ran into any difficulties she would always set up a phone call to ease us through the process. There was another lovely lawyer by the name Natasha who was also helping us through some difficulties.
Overall My Visa Source made us feel confident and at ease during this very stressful process. We would like to thank the team for all their hard work. I would definitely recommend them.
5 out of 5 » Rating Author: Emily N.
I absolutely love this firm. Very detailed and best help you can get. They do free consultation too which is great. Angel is amazing. Trevor is great.
Best team at **My Visa Source**. I was happy with how my application was handled.
5 out of 5 » Rating Author: Josh A.
This was a free consult call. I received the call exactly at the time arranged. Irfhan was very helpful, honest and informative. Unfortunately there weren’t many options for my case and he made no false promises. His integrity was impeccable and even though there wasn’t much that could be done he did offer some great suggestions and advice.
5 out of 5 » Rating Author: Robin S.
**My Visa Source Law MDP** is an excellent immigration law firm. They were very supportive and
professional. They answered our many questions with timely and useful feedback.
5 out of 5 » Rating Author: W M.
Mr. Shubhrash has been consultant for my immigration procedure and he has been outstanding. made us feel welcome and answered all our questions. He is very knowledgeable and friendly.
5 out of 5 » Rating Author: Dishani G.
I am pleased with the service provided by **My Visa Source**, and recommend My Visa Source for people who are confused about their immigration process and are looking for a helping hand.
5 out of 5 » Rating Author: Zina B.
...
[  ](https://www.myvisasource.com/free-assessment) 
### Overall Planned Canadian Permanent Resident Admissions
2024 Target Admissions:
485,000
2025 Target Admissions:
500,000
2026 Target Admissions:
500,000
### Your Source For Everything Immigration
Trusted by thousands, we offer personalized legal services tailored to meet the unique requirements of your immigration goals.
Experience
15+ years
With over 15 years of experience, My Visa Source is dedicated to delivering customized solutions that cater to the diverse needs of our immigration clientele.
Countries Serviced
120+
We have serviced clients from over 120 countries, both in person and virtually from our offices in North America.
Individuals and Businesses Helped
50,000+
We have helped over 50k businesses and individuals navigate immigration law and policy.
### Media
[ Free Assessment
](https://www.myvisasource.com/free-assessment) [ Book a Consultation
](https://www.myvisasource.com/book-a-consultation) [ Read More Testimonials
](https://www.myvisasource.com/testimonials/)
Canadian Immigration
- [Canada Visas](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/)
- [Express Entry](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/express-entry/)
- [Spousal Sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/spousal-sponsorship/)
- [Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/)
- [Visitor Visa](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/visitor-visas/)
- [Inadmissibility](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/inadmissibility/)
- [Intra-Company Transfer](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/business/intra-company-transferees/)
- [Study Permit](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/study-permits/)
- [Labour Market Impact Assessment](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/labour-market-impact-assessment/)
- [Business Immigration](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/business/)
- [All Canadian Options](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-services/)
USA Immigration
- [US Visas](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/)
- [Family Based Immigration](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/family-sponsorship/)
- [EB-5 - Investors](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/investors-visas/eb-5/)
- [L-1 - Intra-Company Transferee](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/us-work-visas/l-1/)
- [F1 - Student Visa](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/student-visas/f1/)
- [B1 - Business Visitor](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/visitor-visas/b1/)
- [B2 - Visitor Visa](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/visitor-visas/b2/)
- [TN - NAFTA Professionals](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/us-work-visas/tn-visa/)
- [H1-B - Speciality Occupations](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/us-work-visas/h-1b/)
- [K1 - Fiance Visa](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/visitor-visas/k-1-fiance/)
- [All US Options](https://www.myvisasource.com/us-services/)
- More News/About
- [Blog](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog)
- [About Us](https://www.myvisasource.com/about/)
- [Our Team](https://www.myvisasource.com/our-team/)
- [Contact Us - Toronto](https://www.myvisasource.com/toronto-office/)
- 320 Bay St. Suite 101, Toronto, ON M5H 4A6
- [1-888-509-1987](tel:+18885091987)
- [Contact Us - Vancouver](https://www.myvisasource.com/vancouver-office/)
- 410 West Georgia St Suite 300, Vancouver, BC V6B 0S7
- [1-888-509-1987](tel:+18885091987)
- [Contact Us - Scottsdale](https://www.myvisasource.com/scottsdale-office/)
- 4343 N. Scottsdale Rd Suite 150, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
- [1-888-509-1987](tel:+18885091987)
### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE
[
Facebook
](https://www.facebook.com/MyVisaSource)
[
LinkedIn
](https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-visa-source-law-mdp)
[
Twitter
](https://twitter.com/MyVisaSource)
[
Instagram
](https://www.instagram.com/myvisasource/)
[
TikTok
](https://www.tiktok.com/@myvisasource?)
Disclaimer: MyVisaSource was developed to provide visitors from all over the world with information about Canadian and US immigration topics. Your access to this website is subject to our Terms of Use. Communications between you and MyVisaSource are protected by our Privacy Policy but not by the attorney-client privilege or as work product. MyVisaSource is affiliated with MVS Law Professional Corporation (Ontario), My Visa Source Law MDP (British Columbia) and My Visa Source Legal (Arizona, United States). The legal entity providing legal services is identified in the client's written retainer agreement. Unless otherwise specified in the retainer, legal services are provided through MVS Law Professional Corporation (Ontario) or My Visa Source Legal (Arizona, United States). Only licensed immigration professionals can provide advice, explanation, opinion, or recommendation about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, selection of forms or strategies.
© 2025 My Visa Source – Canadian & US Immigration Lawyers. All rights reserved.
[Share Feedback](https://www.myvisasource.com/share-feedback)|[Toronto Immigration](https://www.myvisasource.com/toronto-office/)|[Vancouver Immigration ](https://www.myvisasource.com/vancouver-office/)[|](https://www.myvisasource.com/vancouver-office/)[Scottsdale Immigration](https://www.myvisasource.com/scottsdale-office/)|[Privacy Policy](https://www.myvisasource.com/privacy-policy)|[Disclaimer](https://www.myvisasource.com/disclaimer)|[Refund Policy](https://www.myvisasource.com/refund-policy)|[Currency Disclaimer](https://www.myvisasource.com/currency-disclaimer)|[Terms of Use](https://www.myvisasource.com/terms-of-use)
```json
{
"@context" : "http://schema.org",
"@type" : "LegalService",
"award" : [ "Sonia was named \"Most Influential Woman in Immigration Law in Canada\" by Acquisition International's 2018 Global Excellence Awards. Choose an award-winning team to provide solutions for your immigration challenges.", "2017 - 2020 - Top Choice Award - Top Immigration Law Services", "2016 - 2018 - Corporate LiveWire - Corporate Immigration Law Team of the Year in Canada", "2015 - 2020 - Three Best Rated - Best Immigration Firm", "2015 - 2019 - AI Legal Awards - Leading Immigration Law Firm - Canada", "2016 - Global Law Experts - Corporate Immigration Law Firm of the Year in Canada", "2015 & 2016 - Global Law Experts - Recommended Firm", "2015 & 2016 - Legals Finest - Client Choice - Corporate Immigration Law Award in Canada" ],
"image" : "https://www.myvisasource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/my-visa-source-compressed.png",
"name" : "My Visa Source",
"sameAs" : [ "https://www.facebook.com/MyVisaSource", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-visa-source-law-mdp", "https://twitter.com/MyVisaSource" ],
"telephone" : "+1-888-509-1987",
"url" : "https://www.myvisasource.com/"
}
```
```json
{
"@context": "http://schema.org/",
"@type": "Service",
"name": "Canadian Family Class Sponsorship",
"url": "https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/family-sponsorship/",
"description": "A sponsor who is currently a Canadian citizen or permanent resident is able to sponsor a number of different family members. A sponsor who is looking to sponsor a family members to come to Canada under the Family Class, the sponsor is financially responsible to support the relatives. The sponsor may sponsor:
His or her spouse
Common-law partner
Conjugal partner
Dependent child
Adopted children
Parents
Grandparents.",
"provider": {
"@type": "LegalService",
"name": "My Visa Source",
"image": "https://www.myvisasource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/my-visa-source-compressed.png",
"telephone": "+1-888-509-1987"
}
}
```