18 years old minimum You’re a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act If you’re a Canadian citizen living outside Canada, you must show that you plan to live in Canada when the persons you want to sponsor become permanent residents in Canada-Permanent residents are not permitted to love outside Canada and sponsor someone-elaborate with example. You’re able to prove that you’re not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability You can provide for the basic needs of any persons you want to sponsor.

If the above requirements are not met If your permanent residence application is still processing

If you were sponsored by a partner less than 5 years ago You are still responsible for the previous undertaking of a sponsorship If you are in jail or a penitentiary If you didn’t pay back an immigration loan, performance bond, or court-ordered family support Failed to honor financial support for a previous sponsorship Declared bankruptcy and are not discharged Receiving social assistance (other than disability) Convicted of attempting, threatening to attempt, or committing a violent offence Any offense against a relative Any sexual offense inside or outside of Canada Required to leave Canada due to a removal order