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Canada — Family Sponsorship
Sponsor a spouse, partner, child, parent or grandparent for Canadian permanent residence.
About the Family Sponsorship
Sponsor a spouse, partner, child, parent or grandparent for Canadian permanent residence. ICS consultants help you determine whether this category is the right fit for your profile, and manage every stage of the application on your behalf.
Eligibility Information
- Meet the minimum requirements of your chosen program (age, education, language, work experience).
- Achieve the required score on an approved English or French language test.
- Have your educational credentials assessed (ECA) where required.
- Show sufficient settlement funds where applicable.
- Pass medical and security/background checks.
Required Documents
Valid passport
Language test results (IELTS/CELPIP/TEF)
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
Proof of work experience (reference letters, pay slips)
Proof of funds
Police clearance certificates
Passport-size photographs
Application Process
- Free initial eligibility assessment with an ICS consultant
- Selection of the most suitable program (Express Entry, PNP, etc.)
- Document collection, ECA and language testing
- Profile submission / Invitation to Apply
- Full application submission and biometrics
- Decision, visa issuance and pre-departure guidance
Please note
Requirements may change. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances. Always verify current requirements with the relevant government authority, or contact ICS for a professional assessment.
Related Canada Visa Categories
Express Entry
Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class managed through the points-based Express Entry system.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Province-specific nomination streams for candidates who wish to settle in a particular Canadian province.
Study Permit
Study at a Designated Learning Institution in Canada with a pathway to post-graduate work and PR.
Visitor Visa
Temporary Resident Visa for tourism, family visits or short business trips to Canada.