Express Entry
Permanent residence for skilled workers, ranked by your CRS score.
- Federal Skilled Worker, CEC and Trades
- No job offer required for FSW
- Apply within 60 days of an invitation
Canada immigration · Family Sponsorship
Family sponsorship to Canada so your family can be together.
If your husband, wife or parent is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, they may be able to sponsor you. These files are personal, and they are judged on evidence. We help you show your relationship clearly and completely.
Spouse & partnerMarried, common-law and conjugal partners can be sponsored
Dependent childrengenerally under 22 and not married or in a common-law relationship
Parents & grandparentsthrough invitation rounds, or the long-stay Super Visa
Sponsor's promiseThe sponsor signs an undertaking to support the family member financially
Is it for you?
Who family sponsorship suits
Family files rarely fail on rules. They fail on evidence that leaves questions unanswered. We read your file the way an officer would and fill the gaps before you submit.
- Spouses in Pakistan married to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Couples who need to present their relationship evidence properly
- Families sponsoring dependent children
- Canadian residents planning for their parents or grandparents
Step by step
How Family Sponsorship works
- 1
Check both sides
We confirm that the sponsor qualifies and that the person being sponsored is eligible.
- 2
Build the relationship file
Marriage records, photos, communication and visits are organised so the story is easy to follow.
- 3
Submit together
The sponsorship and the permanent residence application are filed together.
- 4
Biometrics and medical
IRCC asks for biometrics, a medical exam and police certificates.
- 5
Decision
Once checks are complete, IRCC decides and issues confirmation of permanent residence.
Paperwork
Documents you will usually need
Exact requirements depend on your case. We give you a personal checklist after your assessment.
- Passports for the sponsor and the applicant
- NADRA marriage registration certificate (MRC)
- Wedding photos and evidence of the relationship over time
- Proof of the sponsor's Canadian status
- Police certificates and an immigration medical
- Birth certificates for any children included
Questions
Family Sponsorship FAQs
Does the sponsor need a minimum income?
For parents and grandparents, yes, a minimum necessary income applies. For spouses, partners and dependent children there is generally no minimum income requirement, with limited exceptions.
How can I prove my marriage is genuine?
There is no single document that proves it. Officers look at the whole picture: how you met, your wedding, time spent together, communication and family involvement. Clear, consistent evidence matters more than volume.
Can I sponsor my parents to Canada?
Parents and grandparents are sponsored through invitation rounds that open from time to time with limited places. The Super Visa is a separate option that lets parents visit for long periods.
More Canada routes
Other Canada programmes
Provincial Nominee Program
A Canadian province nominates you because your skills fit its needs.
- Enhanced and base streams
- Enhanced nomination adds 600 CRS points
- You must intend to live in that province
Business & Investor
Start or buy a business in Canada through federal or provincial routes.
- Start-up Visa for innovative businesses
- Provincial entrepreneur streams
- You must actively run the business
Book an assessment
Check your Family Sponsorship options
Tell us a little about yourself and choose a time. A counsellor from our Lahore office will review your profile and tell you honestly where you stand.
- A counsellor reviews your profile before you spend on tests or documents
- We call you to confirm a time that suits you
- Your details are used only to arrange your consultation
Office57-Commercial Area, Cavalry Ground, Lahore
Telephone0304-1111553
Office hoursMonday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM