Canada Family Visa

Canada Family Visa is a unique pathway that allows Canadian Permanent residents and citizens to sponsor their parents, spouse, or children in their home country. The Canadian government has designed this pathway to promote family reunification. The requirements are minimal, and the application processing time is quick, allowing dependent parents, spouses and children to achieve the Canada PR Visa swiftly.

Canada Family Sponsorship for Parents or Grandparents

Under Canada Parents Visa, your parents/grandparents can receive Canadian PR Visa:

Your sponsor (Son/Daughter/Grandchild) must be a Canadian PR holder or Citizen
The sponsor (Son/Daughter/Grandchild) must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Must have enough funds of CAD 43,082 to support the parents/grandparents
Submit your EOI application
The government will invite sponsors from the pool to apply

There is another pathway, Canada Super Visa, a 10-year multiple entry visa wherein you can visit your child/grandchild (Canada PR or Citizen) in Canada for 5 years maximum at a time.

Canada Family Sponsorship for Spouse

If your husband or wife is a Canada PR holder or a citizen, you can achieve a Canada Spouse Visa & PR under family sponsorship:

Your sponsor must be a Canadian Citizen or PR holder
Must maintain legal marital status with sponsor
No minimum income requirement, but you need to show sufficient funds
Sponsorer and dependent must apply together

Canada Family Sponsorship for Dependent Child

Children must be below 22 years
Dependent Children must be unmarried
If your child is above 22, you need to declare your child is financially dependent on you or needs mental or physical care
Must demonstrate valid sponsorer & Child relationship

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be sponsored under the Canada Family Visa?

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor close relatives for permanent residence, including parents, grandparents, a spouse, and dependent children, under the family reunification program.

What are the requirements to sponsor parents or grandparents?

The sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or PR holder and at least 18 years old, and must demonstrate sufficient funds (CAD 43,082) to support the parents or grandparents. Sponsors submit an Expression of Interest, and the government invites eligible sponsors from the pool to apply.

What is the Canada Super Visa?

The Canada Super Visa is a 10-year multiple entry visa that lets parents and grandparents visit their child or grandchild, who is a Canadian PR or citizen, in Canada for up to 5 years at a time.

Is there a minimum income requirement to sponsor a spouse?

There is no minimum income requirement to sponsor a spouse, but you must show sufficient funds. The sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or PR holder, maintain legal marital status, and the sponsor and dependent must apply together.

Which children qualify as dependents for sponsorship?

Children under 22 who are unmarried qualify as dependents. A child aged 22 or older may still qualify if you can show the child is financially dependent on you or needs mental or physical care, along with a valid sponsor-child relationship.