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Family Sponsorship
Family Reunification

Bring Your Loved Ones Home to Canada

Family is the foundation of a successful life in Canada. Our expert consultants guide every sponsorship file with precision and empathy.

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Partner Sponsorship Pathways

Whether married, common-law, or conjugal, we build a strong and structured sponsorship strategy for your case.

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Spousal Sponsorship

Designed for legally married couples. We handle both inland and outland applications with complete documentation support.

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Common-Law

For couples living together in a marriage-like relationship for at least 12 continuous months.

  • Shared Finances
  • Shared Address
Complex Case

Conjugal Partners

For committed partners unable to cohabit or marry due to serious legal or social barriers.

Relationship Proof Standards

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Visual History

Photos, travel records, and shared life moments.

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Financial Links

Joint accounts, insurance, lease, or property ties.

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Communication

Message history, calls, and ongoing correspondence.

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Social Recognition

Letters from family and community witnesses.

Parents and Grandparents (PGP)

Parents and Grandparents (PGP)

The PGP stream opens periodically by invitation. We prepare your file in advance and compare it with practical alternatives like Super Visa.

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PGP Permanent Residence

Full PR status with healthcare and social benefits.

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Super Visa Alternative

Multi-entry up to 10 years with long-duration stays.

Financial Undertaking

The undertaking is a legal commitment to provide for the basic needs of your sponsored family member for a fixed period.

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The undertaking remains in effect even if the relationship changes, you move, or the sponsored person later changes status.

Spouse and Partners

Duration3 Years
Income RequirementNo LICO (typically)

From the day the sponsored person becomes a permanent resident.

Parents and Grandparents

Duration20 Years
Income RequirementLICO + 30%

Typically requires 3 years of CRA tax evidence.

Family Sponsorship FAQs

Important answers for sponsors and sponsored family members.

Eligible sponsors may sponsor spouses/partners, dependent children, and in some programs, parents and grandparents.

Income requirements depend on who is being sponsored. They are usually stricter for parents and grandparents.

Processing times vary by category and applicant location. We provide case-specific estimates after reviewing your situation.

In many inland spouse sponsorship cases, applicants may be eligible for an open work permit while the PR file is processed.

Weak evidence can cause delays or refusal. A strong, well-organized package is critical to show genuine relationship history.

Citizens may sponsor from abroad in some cases if they plan to return; permanent residents generally must reside in Canada.

They can. Clear explanations and strong documentation are important to address prior concerns and reduce risk.

No. Interviews are case-dependent and usually requested only when officers need clarification.

Start Your Family Journey Today

The first step is a focused consultation to evaluate your profile and build a case strategy that holds up under review.