Family Sponsorship

Immigration Programs

Family sponsorship immigration programs aim at reuniting family members. To become a sponsor, you must promise to financially take care of the persons you are sponsoring for a period of time.

Income requirements

How much income do I need to sponsor my parents and grandparents?

 

You, the sponsor (and your co-signer, if applicable) must prove that you have enough income to support all the persons you’ll be financially responsible for, including yourself, once you become a sponsor.

If you’re invited to apply, you’ll have to provide proof that you meet the income requirements for each of the 3 taxation years right before the date of your application.

The following table applies to residents of all provinces except Quebec. If you live in Quebec, the Quebec ministry in charge of immigration will assess your income.

 

Total number of persons you would be responsible for

Minimum income required for the 3 taxation years right before the date of your application

2018

2017

2016

2015

2 persons

$40,379

$39,813

$39,372

$38,618

3 persons

$49,641

$48,945

$48,404

$47,476

4 persons

$60,271

$59,426

$58,768

$57,642

5 persons

$68,358

$67,400

$66,654

$65,377

6 persons

$77,095

$76,015

$75,174

$73,733

7 persons

$85,835

$84,631

$83,695

$82,091

If more than 7 persons, for each additional person, add:

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Can I sponsor more than one person through the Parents and Grandparents Program?

Yes, you may sponsor more than one person if you want to.

If you are invited to apply, you can sponsor your parents and grandparents.

To do so, you will need to submit separate applications for each person (or couple) you sponsor. We will process each application separately.

You’ll have to meet the income requirements for all people you apply to sponsor and their dependents.

    Can I sponsor my in-laws under the Parents and Grandparents Program?

    No, you can only sponsor your own parents and grandparents.

    If you want to co-sign your in-law’s application, your spouse or partner must be the one who received an invitation to apply as a sponsor.

    Even If you receive an invitation to apply, you can’t:

    • use your invitation to sponsor your in-laws.

    • use your invitation to be the co-signer on your in-law’s application.

    • transfer your invitation to your spouse or partner for them to sponsor their parent or grandparent.

    Who can be my co-signer on my application to sponsor my parents and grandparents?

    To help you meet the income requirement to sponsor your parents and grandparents, your co-signer can be your:

    • spouse or
    • common-law partner
    Which family members can come with me to Canada when I immigrate?

    You can bring family members with you to Canada if they were processed for permanent residence as your dependents. This includes:

    • your spouse or common-law partner

    • your dependent child

    • your spouse or common-law partner’s dependent child

    • a dependent child of a dependent child

    The family members that can’t come with you include:

    • your parents
    • grandparents
    • brother or sister
    • uncle or aunt
    • nephew or niece
    • other relatives

    Your dependents can’t arrive in Canada before you. They must arrive with you or after you.

    You may be able to sponsor them after you immigrate to Canada.

    How long am I financially responsible for the family member or relative I sponsor?

    To become a sponsor, you must promise to financially take care of the persons you are sponsoring for a period of time. We call this promise an undertaking.

    The “length of undertaking” is the time period you’re financially responsible for the person you sponsor. It starts on the day the person you sponsor becomes a permanent resident.

    The length of undertaking depends on:

    • the age of the person you sponsor
    • their relationship to you, and
    • Where you live. The length of undertaking for residents of Quebec is slightly different

    You are still financially responsible even if:

    • Your relationship with the person you sponsored changes (for example, divorce or separation).
    • The person you sponsored becomes a Canadian citizen.
    • Your financial situation gets worse (for example, job loss or debt).
    • You sent us a request to withdraw your sponsorship application and we received it after the person you sponsored has become a permanent resident.

    Person you sponsor

    Length of undertaking for all provinces except Quebec

    Spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner

    3 years

    Dependent child (biological or  adopted) or child to be adopted in Canada under 22 years of age

    10 years, or until age 25, whichever comes first

    Dependent child 22 years of age or older

    3 years

    Parent or grandparent

    20 years

    Other relative

    10 years

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