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Spousal, parent/grandparent, and dependent-child sponsorship each carry different eligibility rules, but every stream is ultimately assessed on whether the relationship is genuine and the sponsor can meet the financial undertaking required.
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Open this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
Open this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
Open this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
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Spousal, parent/grandparent, and dependent-child sponsorship each carry different eligibility rules, but every stream is ultimately assessed on whether the relationship is genuine and the sponsor can meet the financial undertaking required.
Key figures at a glance
Source sequence preservedTechnical reference Eligibility and pathway detail | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | Who it's for | Key feature |
| Spousal / partner — inland | Partner already in Canada | Allows an open work permit while processing |
| Spousal / partner — outland | Partner applying from abroad | Can process faster in some circumstances |
| Parents & Grandparents Program (PGP) | Sponsoring parents/grandparents for PR | Annual interest-to-sponsor lottery |
| Dependent children | Sponsoring children under applicable age/dependency rules | Often paired with a parent's own PR/citizenship application |
Application timeline Sequence and requirements | |
|---|---|
| Requirement | What's assessed |
| Sponsor status | Canadian citizen or permanent resident, 18 or older |
| Undertaking | Financial responsibility for the sponsored person for a set period |
| Income (PGP only) | Minimum necessary income at LICO +30% across the most recent 3 tax years |
| Prior defaults | Outstanding sponsorship debts can affect eligibility to sponsor again |
| Relationship evidence | Communication history, shared finances, photos, third-party statements |
Inland applications are for couples where the partner is already in Canada, and allow an open work permit during processing. Outland applications are filed while the partner is abroad and can, in some cases, process faster — the right choice depends on the couple's specific circumstances.
Officers look for consistency across the relationship timeline and credible, well-documented shared-life evidence. Thin documentation or inconsistent details are common triggers, but not automatic disqualifiers if addressed with a strong evidence package.
Interested sponsors submit an interest-to-sponsor form during an annual intake window. IRCC randomly selects a limited number of sponsors, who are then invited to submit a full application — selection is not approval.
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