A permanent resident or a Canadian citizen is eligible to 

sponsor the following members for permanent immigration to 

Canada. Each case has its own micro-details. A regulated 

Canadian immigration consultant, will help you prepare a strong

application and maximize the success of the application. An 

application that is prepared immaturely can cause unnecessary 

delays and possibly even a rejection from the immigration 

authorities. 

​​

• Your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner*. ​​

• Your dependent child.

• Your mother or father

• Your grandparents.

• Sister or Brother

  • Under 18

  • Orphaned

  • not married or in a common-law relationship.

• Nephew or Niece

  • Under 18, or​

  • Orphaned

  • not married or in a common-law relation.

• Grandchildren

  • Under 18, or​

  • Orphaned

  • not married or in a common-law relation.

• Dependent Child under 22 years old - must not be married or in a common-law relationship.

• ​Dependent Child over 22 years old

  • Physical or mental condition - dependent​

  • not married or in a common-law relation.

• An adopted person under 18 years old, special conditions apply as per Immigration Regulations*

• An adopted person over 18 years old, special conditions apply as per Immigration Regulations*

• Lonely permanent resident or Canadian citizen in Canada can sponsor any relative, special conditions apply.

​

The above is a basic summary on who can be sponsored and who cannot be. However, with each case special exceptions and conditions apply.