• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or a registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act;

• Be 18 years of age or older;

• Be residing in Canada (potential applicants will need to provide a proof of status during the Interest to Sponsor phase);

• Exceed the minimum necessary income level for this program (if married or in a common-law relationship, the income of both the sponsor and spouse can be included) and provide proof of income to IRCC; and

• Sign an undertaking

  • to financially support the sponsored for 20 years (starting when they become permanent residents); and​

  • to repay any social assistance benefits paid to the sponsored family members (if applicable) for a period of 20 years. 

  • If the sponsor resides in Quebec, an additional "undertaking" must be signed with the province of Quebec. 

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