Sponsorship - Bring Your Family to Canada

Family comes first. At Sober Immigration, we build sponsorship applications that are complete, credible, and compliant, helping Canadian citizens and permanent residents reunite with the people who matter most.

Spousal/Partner • Parents & Grandparents • Dependent Child • Super Visa • Complex/Appeals

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Sponsorship - Bring Your Family to Canada Programs

Licensed, experienced representation

Professional guidance from qualified immigration consultants

Evidence-driven files that pre-empt officer concerns

Comprehensive documentation that addresses potential issues before they arise

Clear checklists and deadline discipline

Organized approach ensuring all requirements are met on time

Support through complex cases and appeals

Expert assistance for challenging situations and appeal processes

Local care in Mississauga/Toronto GTA with Canada-wide reach

Personalized service with nationwide coverage

Sponsorship - Bring Your Family to Canada

Who Can Be Sponsored?

Eligible family members include:

Spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner

Dependent child(ren) (biological or adopted; step-children included if eligible)

Parents & grandparents (via PGP)

Special cases: orphaned siblings/nieces/nephews under 18; "Lonely Canadian" provision in limited scenarios

Sponsor Eligibility (high level)

To sponsor, you generally must:

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, 18+

Reside in Canada (citizens abroad must return to Canada when the person becomes PR)

Not be on social assistance (except for disability) and meet income requirements where applicable (e.g., PGP)

Sign an undertaking to support the person for a set period

Have no serious sponsorship defaults (past undertakings, immigration loans, support payments) and no certain bars

Undertaking length (typical):

Sponsorship commitment periods:

Spouse/partner: 3 years

Dependent child (under 22): up to 10 years or until age 25 (whichever comes first)

Dependent child (22+): 3 years

Parents/Grandparents: 20 years

Quebec has additional steps and different undertaking rules:

Spousal & Partner Sponsorship (Inland or Outland)

We Help You:

Choose Inland (in Canada) vs Outland (outside Canada) strategy

Prepare relationship evidence: cohabitation proof, joint finances, communication logs, photos, travel history, affidavits

Address red flags (age gap, short courtships, prior marriages, cultural barriers) with clear, organized explanations

File complete forms and supporting documents (marriage records, divorces/annulments where relevant)

Respond to procedural fairness letters (PFLs) or interview requests

Apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) where eligible (inland)

Why Choose Us: We build a persuasive narrative that shows genuineness, interdependence, and future plans the pillars officers look for.

Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship (PGP) + Super Visa

PGP (Invitation-Based)

Interest to Sponsor form must be submitted when IRCC opens intake

If invited, you must prove Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for the last three tax years (co-signer allowed)

We organize NOAs/T4s, household size calculations, and full documentation

Complete application, medicals, biometrics, police certificates, and ongoing case management

Super Visa (Long-Stay Visitor)

Multiple-entry visa with longer stays per entry (often up to 5 years, subject to current policy)

Requires medical insurance and financial support from the child/grandchild in Canada

A great alternative while waiting for PGP

Why Choose Us: We'll confirm whether PGP or Super Visa is best for your timeline, finances, and family situation and prepare an airtight file.

Dependent Child Sponsorship

Who qualifies?

Under 22, unmarried and not in a common-law relationship; or

22+ and has depended on the parent's financial support due to a physical or mental condition (and has been dependent since before 22)

We Handle:

Birth/adoption/custody documents

Non-accompanying parent consent letters or legal orders (where needed)

Medicals, biometrics, police certificates (as applicable)

Step-child evidence and ongoing relationship proof

Goal: Show a bona fide parent-child relationship and meet all admissibility requirements with clear, organized documentation.

Document Checklists (Snapshot)

Required documents by category:

Spousal/Partner:

Marriage certificate / proof of relationship status

Proof of cohabitation & shared life (leases, bills, bank accounts, insurance)

Photos & communication history (organized, dated)

Travel records, boarding passes, remittances, gifts

Sponsor's status docs (PR card/citizenship), employment & tax proofs

Parents & Grandparents (PGP):

Sponsor's NOAs for 3 years, employment letters, pay stubs

Proof of relationship: birth certificates, family registry

Police certificates, medical exams (instructions follow)

Co-signer docs (if applicable)

Dependent Child:

Birth/adoption certificates, custody orders/consent

School records, medical records (if claiming dependency due to condition)

Proof of ongoing relationship, communication, support

We provide tailored, itemized checklists for your exact case.

Processing Times & Expectations

Timeline information:

Timelines vary by stream and caseload. We'll give realistic estimates at consultation, keep your file organized and responsive, and update you as IRCC requests documents or schedules steps.

Special/Complex Situations We Handle

We handle challenging cases including:

Prior refusals or returned applications

Misrepresentation allegations / PFL responses

Sponsor abroad (Canadian citizen returning)

Previous sponsorship undertakings or support arrears

IAD appeals for refused spousal or PGP cases (with litigation partners where required)

Sponsorship - Bring Your Family to Canada Process

Follow our proven process for sponsorship - bring your family to canada applications.

Eligibility & Strategy

inland vs outland, PGP vs Super Visa, evidence plan

Document Blueprint

checklists, templates, affidavit guidance, translations

Application Build

forms, letters of explanation, submission package

Tracking & Responses

biometrics/medicals, ADRs, PFLs, interview prep

Decision & Landing

confirm COPR/PR card steps, address changes, next actions

Eligibility Criteria

To sponsor, you generally must:

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, 18+
Reside in Canada (citizens abroad must return to Canada when the person becomes PR)
Not be on social assistance (except for disability) and meet income requirements where applicable (e.g., PGP)
Sign an undertaking to support the person for a set period
Have no serious sponsorship defaults (past undertakings, immigration loans, support payments) and no certain bars

Key Requirements

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, 18+

Reside in Canada (citizens abroad must return to Canada when the person becomes PR)

Not be on social assistance (except for disability) and meet income requirements where applicable (e.g., PGP)

Sign an undertaking to support the person for a set period

Have no serious sponsorship defaults (past undertakings, immigration loans, support payments) and no certain bars

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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Inland helps with SOWP eligibility and staying together in Canada; Outland can be better for travel flexibility or if the partner lives abroad.

No formal MNI applies for spouses/partners, but you must show the ability to support without social assistance. PGP requires meeting MNI for 3 years.

We address them proactively: timelines, context, affidavits, corroboration so the officer has a full, credible picture.

The Super Visa may be suitable for longer visits (with medical insurance and support documents).