• under certain circumstances, orphan nieces and nephews under the age of eighteen who have no spouse or in a common-law partnership.
• Individuals who under certain circumstances, orphan nieces or nephews under the age of eighteen who aren’t married or in a common-law partnership.
• Those who have served as the sponsor’s legal guardians can demonstrate their relationship and dependence.
• Other family members who are financially reliant on the sponsor and are orphans may be taken into consideration in special cases.
• If a Canadian citizen resides overseas and can prove they intend to return, their family members may be qualified for Family Sponsorship provided they meet all other requirements.
• In exceptional circumstances, other relatives who are orphaned and financially dependent on the sponsor may be considered.

Family members of Canadian citizens living abroad may be eligible for Family Sponsorship, if the citizen can demonstrate their intention to return to Canada and meet all other eligibility criteria.

Basic requirements for Family Sponsorship for a sponsor

• The sponsor needs to be either a legal resident of Canada or a citizen of Canada.
• Sponsors have to be at least eighteen years old.
• The sponsor has to prove that they can meet the program’s income and financial requirements to sustain the sponsored family members.
• The sponsor needs to be a resident of Canada and plan to stay there for the term of the sponsorship project.
• The sponsor can’t have a criminal history that might jeopardize public safety or interfere with the Family Sponsorship
• A legally binding commitment to provide for the sponsored family members’ financial needs and to make sure they don’t depend on social services must be signed by the sponsor.
• To maintain their eligibility, the sponsor cannot be in arrears on any past Family Sponsorship, commitments or participate in any active sponsorship applications.

To ensure the sponsored family members’ well-being and adherence to residency rules, the sponsor must exhibit a sincere desire to assist and assimilate them into Canadian society.