Family Sponsorship Canada 2026 —
Reunite Your Family
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence. VMC's licensed RCIC specialists have reunited 1,000+ families across the GTA and all of Canada — we'll guide you through every step.
Who Can You Sponsor?
Canadian citizens and PRs can sponsor these family members for permanent residence.
Spouse or Common-Law Partner
Inland or outland sponsorship
- ✓ Legally married spouse
- ✓ Common-law partner (12+ months cohabitation)
- ✓ Conjugal partner (exceptional circumstances)
- ✓ Inland: already in Canada
- ✓ Outland: applying from abroad
Processing: 12-24 months typical
Learn More →Parents & Grandparents
Through the PGP lottery program
- ✓ Canadian citizen or PR sponsor
- ✓ Must meet LICO + 30% income
- ✓ For 3 consecutive tax years
- ✓ Invitation to apply required (lottery)
- ✓ Super Visa available while waiting
Processing: Several years after invitation
Learn More →Dependent Children
Biological or adopted children
- ✓ Under 22 years old
- ✓ Not married or in common-law
- ✓ Over 22 if dependent on parents due to physical/mental condition
- ✓ Adopted children included
Processing: Varies by situation
Book Assessment →Other Family Members
In limited circumstances
- ✓ Orphaned siblings, nephews, nieces, or grandchildren (under 18, orphaned)
- ✓ Relative of any age if sponsor has no other eligible relatives
These cases require careful legal assessment.
Book Assessment →Are You Eligible to Sponsor?
- ✓ 18 years or older
- ✓ Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- ✓ Residing in Canada (or intending to return for PR sponsorships)
- ✓ Not receiving social assistance (except disability)
- ✓ Not currently under a removal order
- ✓ No previous sponsorship default
- ✓ No serious criminal record
- ✓ Filed Canadian taxes (for PGP income)
Not sure if you qualify?
Eligibility has many nuances — especially if you have a prior refusal, criminal history, or previous sponsorship. VMC assesses your specific situation free.
Free Eligibility Check →Current Processing Times (2026)
Times are approximate and vary by visa office and situation.
| Family Type | Inland | Outland | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse/Partner | 12-24 months | 12-24 months | Varies by country |
| Common-Law | 12-24 months | 12-24 months | Proof of cohabitation critical |
| Dependent Child | 12-18 months | 12-18 months | Often processed with sponsor |
| PGP (Parents) | N/A | Several years | Invitation required first |
| Super Visa | N/A | 8-12 weeks | Temporary - while waiting for PGP |
VMC provides current processing time estimates for your specific visa office at consultation.
Financial Requirements
Spouse, Partner & Dependent Children
- ✓ NO minimum income requirement
- ✓ Must NOT be receiving social assistance (except disability benefits)
- ✓ Must sign 3-year undertaking (spouse)
- ✓ Must sign undertaking until age 22 for dependent children
Parents & Grandparents (PGP)
- ✓ Must meet LICO + 30% for 3 tax years
- ✓ 2026 minimum (family of 2): ~$48,000+
- ✓ Increases with family size
- ✓ Must maintain income throughout undertaking
VMC calculates your exact LICO requirement at consultation.
How VMC Guides Your Family Sponsorship
Free Assessment
We assess sponsor eligibility, identify the right stream (inland/outland), and review any potential complications.
Document Checklist
Complete, customized document checklist for your specific family situation — prepared to IRCC standards.
Application Preparation
We prepare the complete sponsorship application including all forms, supporting documents, and evidence.
Relationship Evidence (Spousal)
For spousal cases, we help build a comprehensive relationship evidence package — photos, communications, financial ties, statutory declarations.
Submission & Tracking
We submit to IRCC and track your application through the Officio portal.
PR Approval & Landing
We support you through final steps — medicals, biometrics, COPR, and landing in Canada.
Real Family Reunification Stories
“VMC guided us through the entire spousal sponsorship process from document preparation to PR approval. My husband joined me in Brampton within 18 months. Truly professional team.”
Harpreet K.
Spousal Sponsorship · Outland
Brampton, ON
“Our sponsorship was initially refused on relationship genuineness grounds. VMC prepared a comprehensive IAD appeal and we won. Now my wife is here with our children.”
Mohammed A.
Spousal Sponsorship · IAD Appeal
Mississauga, ON
“Sanjay and his team made our Express Entry and family sponsorship process seamless. We reunited with our parents through the Super Visa while waiting for PGP.”
Desai Family
PGP + Super Visa
Toronto, ON
Family Sponsorship — Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to Reunite Your Family?
Whether you're sponsoring your spouse, parents, or children — VMC guides you through every step. Serving families across the GTA and all of Canada.
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