To sponsor someone for Canada PR, you must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Meet minimum income requirements to support the sponsored person
  • Agree to provide financial support for the sponsored person for a specified period
  • Not be receiving social assistance for reasons other than disability

Note: You can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, parents, grandparents, or other eligible relatives depending on the program.