Family Sponsorship is a vital part of Canada's immigration policy, emphasizing family reunification and helping families stay together in Canada. It provides an opportunity for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their loved ones to Canada to build a new life and contribute to the country's diverse and inclusive society.

Key Points About Family Sponsorship in:

1. Eligible Family Members: Canadian citizens and permanent residents can typically sponsor their spouses or common-law partners, dependent children, parents, and grandparents. In some cases, they may also be able to sponsor other relatives, such as orphaned siblings, nephews, or nieces.
2. Financial Responsibility: Sponsors must commit to providing financial support to their sponsored family members to ensure they do not rely on social assistance programs.
3. Undertaking: Sponsors sign an undertaking, a legal agreement, committing to support their family members for a specified period, usually 3-20 years, depending on the relationship and age of the sponsored person.
4. Eligibility Criteria: Both sponsors and sponsored family members must meet certain eligibility criteria, including admissibility and the ability of the sponsor to provide financial support.
5. Processing Times: The processing times for Family Sponsorship applications can vary depending on the type of sponsorship and the relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored person.
6. Super Visa: In addition to Family Sponsorship, there is a Super Visa program that allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit Canada for an extended period, typically up to two years, without the need for sponsorship.