Family Sponsorship Canada
Reunite with your family in Canada.
Reunite with your family in Canada.
Family Sponsorship allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor certain family members for permanent residence in Canada.
Family sponsorship applications involve more than completing forms. They require careful attention to the sponsor’s eligibility, the relationship being sponsored and the evidence provided to support the application.
This is where professional guidance can make a difference.
At SKO, we understand that a family sponsorship application is about more than paperwork. We take the time to understand your family’s circumstances, identify potential concerns and help prepare a complete, consistent and well-supported application.
Why Work With an Immigration Professional?
Because your relationship deserves to be properly documented and your application carefully prepared.
Family sponsorship applications can involve detailed eligibility requirements and extensive supporting documentation. The evidence you provide should clearly demonstrate the circumstances of your relationship and support the information included in your application.
With SKO, you have professional guidance to help you:
- Assess the sponsor’s eligibility and obligations
- Review the sponsored family member’s eligibility
- Identify potential concerns before submitting the application
- Determine what relationship and supporting evidence is required
- Organize and present documents clearly and consistently
- Prepare both the sponsorship and permanent residence applications
- Review forms and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and submit the application to IRCC
- Respond to IRCC requests and communications throughout processing
- Receive professional representation until a final decision
The goal is not simply to submit a sponsorship application. It is to present a complete and well-supported case that clearly reflects your family’s circumstances.
How SKO Can Help
SKO can assist with a range of Family Sponsorship applications, including:
- Spousal and common-law partner sponsorship
- Dependent child sponsorship
- Parents and grandparents sponsorship
- Other eligible family sponsorship situations
- Sponsorship eligibility assessment
- Relationship and supporting evidence preparation
- Permanent residence application preparation
- Application submission and monitoring
- IRCC communications and additional document requests
- Professional representation throughout processing
Common Questions
Do I qualify to sponsor a family member?
Eligibility depends on your status in Canada, age, residency, relationship to the person you wish to sponsor and other requirements. A consultation allows us to review your specific circumstances before moving forward.
Who can I sponsor?
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be able to sponsor certain family members, depending on their relationship and the applicable requirements. The options available can vary depending on your specific family situation.
What evidence do I need for a Family Sponsorship application?
The documents required depend on the type of sponsorship and your circumstances. Depending on the case, evidence may be needed to establish the relationship, family circumstances, financial situation and other eligibility requirements.
SKO helps you understand what evidence is relevant to your case and how to properly organize and present it.
Do you handle Family Sponsorship applications for Quebec?
Yes, depending on the circumstances.
Family Sponsorship applications involving Quebec can require additional Quebec-specific steps, including a separate undertaking process and the Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ).
For cases requiring Quebec-specific immigration expertise, SKO works in partnership with a Quebec-based immigration firm to ensure the appropriate Quebec steps are addressed.
If you or your sponsored family member is in Quebec, please let us know before moving forward so we can determine how your case should be handled.
How long does Family Sponsorship take?
Processing times vary depending on the type of sponsorship, the application, IRCC processing volumes and individual circumstances. SKO can provide guidance based on your specific case rather than relying on a generic timeline.
Can SKO help with both the sponsorship and permanent residence application?
Yes. SKO can assist with both sides of the application — the sponsorship application and the permanent residence application — and provide representation throughout the process.
How much does Family Sponsorship representation cost?
Professional fees depend on the type and complexity of the sponsorship application and whether additional services are involved.
A consultation is recommended before retaining SKO so your family’s situation can be properly assessed and the appropriate services and fees can be discussed.
When you retain SKO for representation, your consultation fee is credited toward your professional fees.
Government processing fees are separate and are paid directly to IRCC.
Can SKO represent us throughout the application?
Yes. When retained for representation, SKO can assist with preparing and submitting the application, monitor communications from IRCC and respond to requests throughout processing until a final decision.
Ready to move forward?
Start with a consultation.
Every situation is different. A consultation is the best way to understand your options and next steps.