Family Visa FAQ
Who is eligible to sponsor their family members?
An individual who is a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada and is over 18 years of age having the necessary income in the past 12 months and is able to provide basic requirements to the persons being sponsored may sponsor their family members.
Who can be sponsored?
Parents
Grandparents
Brothers or sisters of 22 years old and below, if they
are above 22 they have to be enrolled in full time
studies
Nephews or nieces
Granddaughters or grandsons that are orphaned
under 18 years old and are not married
Relatives of parents
Who cannot be sponsored?
Brothers and sisters who are 22 and above and are
not enrolled in full time studies. However, they may
apply on their own according to what category they
are eligible in.