Spouse, partner or child Sponsorship

     You can sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent child if:    

• You’re   at least 18 years old   
• 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.   
• You   can’t sponsor someone if you’re a permanent resident living outside Canada   
• 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