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Canada Family Sponsorship from Pakistan

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor a spouse or partner, dependent children, parents and grandparents, and some other relatives for permanent residence. We handle the file from eligibility check to decision, and appeals if needed.

Ahmad Junaid Salik, RCIC-IRB, CICC licence R509291, licensed to appear before the Immigration Appeal Division. Verify licence

Family sponsorship program for Canada

CICC licence R509291

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RCIC-IRB

Authorised for IAD sponsorship appeals

Since 2013

Guiding immigration clients from Canada

Two offices

Islamabad and Mississauga

Who you can sponsor

Four ways to bring your family to Canada

Each category has its own rules, income test and length of financial undertaking.

3-year undertaking

Spouse or partner

Married spouse, common-law partner (1 year living together) or conjugal partner. No minimum income required.

10 years or age 25

Dependent children

Children under 22 who are not married or common-law, or older children who depend on you because of a condition that began before 22.

20-year undertaking

Parents and grandparents

Through the PGP, which invites sponsors at random from a limited pool. A minimum income test applies.

Limited cases

Other eligible relatives

Only in specific situations set by IRCC. We'll check whether your relative qualifies.

Spouse and partner sponsorship

Who is eligible for spouse sponsorship?

Both the sponsor in Canada and the spouse or partner must meet IRCC's requirements.

The sponsor

  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident, aged 18 or over
  • Citizens living abroad must plan to return to Canada once the sponsorship is approved
  • Not in prison, and no earlier sponsorship that broke down or was not honoured
  • Able to meet your partner's basic needs; no minimum income is required
  • Signs a 3-year undertaking to support your partner

The spouse or partner

  • Legally married, or common-law or conjugal partner for at least 1 year
  • Not inadmissible to Canada for criminal, medical or security reasons
  • Can show a genuine relationship: photos, communication, joint finances, proof of living together
  • Completes medical exams and police checks
Spouse already in Canada

Inland sponsorship

  • Your spouse lives in Canada with you while the application is processed
  • An open work permit may be available in some cases
  • Your spouse should stay in Canada until the decision
Spouse outside Canada

Outland sponsorship

  • Your spouse can live and work in Pakistan while waiting
  • Often processed faster than inland applications
  • Includes the right to appeal to the IAD if refused

Parents and grandparents

Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)

The PGP is competitive, with a limited number of invitations each year selected at random from interested sponsors. Policies and intake dates change, so check IRCC before you plan around it. If the PGP is not open to you, parents and grandparents may qualify for PR on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, which we have experience preparing.

PGP at a glance

Selection Random invitations
Income test MNI + 30%, last 3 tax years
Undertaking 20 years
Alternative Humanitarian grounds

The process

How sponsorship works

1

Prepare the application

Sponsorship form IMM 1344, PR application IMM 0008, proof of status, relationship and identity.

2

Submit and pay fees

Sponsorship, processing and Right of Permanent Residence fees, through our authorised portal.

3

Processing

IRCC checks both of you, and the applicant completes medical and security checks.

4

Decision and COPR

If approved, the applicant receives a Confirmation of Permanent Residence. If refused, an appeal may be possible.

How we help with your sponsorship

Licensed for all immigration matters

Our CEO is a licensed RCIC-IRB, authorised for all types of Canadian immigration applications and appeals.

Sponsorship and appeal experience

We have handled many spousal sponsorships and their appeals, and know what officers look for in a genuine relationship.

Authorised representative portal

Every application is submitted through our authorised IRCC representative portal.

Dedicated IRCC email

A dedicated email receives all IRCC correspondence for your file, and we act promptly on anything required.

Humanitarian applications

Where the PGP is out of reach, we prepare humanitarian and compassionate applications for parents and grandparents.

Appeals if refused

As a licensed appeal consultant, we can appeal a refused sponsorship to the IAD under a separate agreement.

Family sponsorship FAQs

Who can I sponsor to Canada?

As a Canadian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 or over, you can sponsor a spouse or partner, dependent children, parents and grandparents, and in limited cases other relatives.

Is there a minimum income to sponsor my spouse?

No. Spouse and dependent child sponsorship have no minimum income, but you must be able to meet their basic needs and sign a financial undertaking.

How much income do I need to sponsor my parents?

For the PGP you must meet the Minimum Necessary Income plus 30% for each of the 3 tax years before you apply. IRCC updates the amounts every year.

What is the difference between inland and outland sponsorship?

Inland is for a spouse living with you in Canada, who may get an open work permit. Outland suits a spouse living abroad, is often faster, and keeps the right to appeal a refusal.

How long does my financial undertaking last?

3 years for a spouse or partner, 10 years or until age 25 for a dependent child, and 20 years for parents and grandparents.

What happens if my sponsorship is refused?

Many refusals can be appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division. We review the refusal and can file the appeal under a separate service agreement.

Do my parents need medical insurance for a Super Visa?

Yes. Super Visa applicants need private medical insurance from a Canadian or approved foreign insurer, with at least CAD 100,000 of coverage, valid for at least one year from entry.

What proof of a genuine relationship do I need for spousal sponsorship?

The nikah nama and marriage registration, plus evidence the relationship is real, such as wedding photos, proof of visits, call and message history, and any shared finances or plans. Officers look at the whole history, not just the marriage certificate.

Bring your family to Canada

Get a licensed consultant's view of your eligibility and the right sponsorship route. The first assessment is free.

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