配偶与同居伴侣担保
18 周岁以上的加拿大公民或永久居民可担保配偶、同居或长期伴侣。境内申请可同时获得开放工签，伴侣在审理期间可工作（一般 12 个月）。
未成年子女
22 周岁以下的未成年子女可被担保，包括婚外生子女和领养子女。处理时间一般为 7–12 个月。
父母与祖父母 (PGP)
PGP 名额受限，每年以抽签或意向登记方式开放。等待期间，父母或祖父母可申请 10 年多次入境的超级签证 (Super Visa)，需自购私人医疗保险。
常见问题
担保需要多少收入？
配偶和未成年子女担保无最低收入要求。PGP 需连续三年达到 MNI + 30%。
海外结婚是否承认？
海外婚姻若在结婚国与加拿大均合法即被承认。同居（12 个月共同居住）和长期关系也被承认 — 关系证据要充分。
我持工签可以担保吗？
只有永久居民和公民可担保。工签持有人需先成为 PR 或公民。
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Quick answer
Who can be sponsored for Canadian permanent residence?
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 or over may sponsor a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, dependent child, parent or grandparent for permanent residence. Sponsors must meet eligibility rules and sign an undertaking to provide financial support for a set period. Parent and grandparent sponsorship also requires meeting a minimum income requirement.
Quick summary
Family sponsorship allows a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to bring close relatives to Canada permanently. Spouse, partner and dependent child sponsorship has no minimum income requirement, while parent and grandparent sponsorship does and is limited by an annual intake. Sponsors sign an undertaking for a defined period, and spousal undertakings last three years. Processing times differ between inside-Canada and outside-Canada applications. Relationship evidence is central and insufficient evidence is a common refusal ground.
Key takeaways
- Sponsors must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 18 or over.
- Spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, dependent children, parents and grandparents may be sponsored.
- Spousal and dependent child sponsorship has no minimum income requirement.
- Parent and grandparent sponsorship requires meeting a minimum necessary income.
- Every sponsor signs an undertaking to provide financial support.
- A spousal undertaking lasts three years from the date permanent residence is granted.
- Insufficient relationship evidence is a leading cause of refusal.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a sibling be sponsored?
- Only in narrow circumstances, such as an orphaned sibling under 18 who is unmarried, or through the lonely Canadian provision when the sponsor has no other close relatives.
- How long does spousal sponsorship take?
- Processing depends on whether the application is filed inside or outside Canada, and IRCC publishes current service standards for each stream.
- Can a sponsored spouse work while waiting?
- A spouse applying from inside Canada may qualify for an open work permit while the sponsorship application is processed.
Key terms explained
- Undertaking
- The binding commitment a sponsor signs to repay any social assistance the sponsored family member receives during the undertaking period.
- Inland vs outland sponsorship
- Inland applications are filed for a spouse living in Canada and can include an open work permit; outland applications are processed through a visa office and preserve appeal rights.
Continue with Family Sponsorship
- Sponsorship newsIntake caps, processing changes and PGP lottery updates.
- Out of statusSponsoring a spouse who has lost status in Canada.
- Spousal open work permitWorking while an inland sponsorship is processed.
- Program directoryFees, documents and timelines for each family stream.
- Book a consultationRelationship evidence is where these files are won or lost.
Your next step
Last reviewed on August 3, 2026 by a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) at CAN-MIGRATE.
Official reference: IRCC — Sponsor your family members
This page is general information, not legal advice. Program rules change — confirm details with IRCC or book a consultation before you apply.
Requirements marked as official reflect published IRCC guidance. Recommendations reflect our RCIC team's professional judgement. Explanations are editorial context and are not legal advice.
We re-review this page when:
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