If you have a qualifying family member that is a permanent resident or citizen of Canada, family sponsorship will likely be the easiest way for you to reside in Canada.
Canada offers several immigration programs that give permanent residents and citizens the chance to bring their family members to the country. This year, Canada plans to welcome 105,000 new permanent residents through family sponsorship programs. Sponsoring a relative typically costs about $1,135 CAD. Additional fees will apply if the sponsor resides in or intends to reside in Quebec. The processing time for a sponsorship application will depend on the family member who is sponsoring you. For inland spousal sponsorship, meaning that you are sponsoring your spouse/common-law partner who currently lives in Canada, applications typically take about 29 months to process from start to finish if you plan on settling outside of Quebec. However, if you plan on settling in Quebec, the same process could take about 36 months. For outland spousal sponsorship applications, meaning that you are sponsoring your spouse/common-law partner who lives outside Canada, the application processing time typically take about 10 months from start to finish if you plan on settling outside of Quebec. However, if you plan on living in Quebec, the same process will take approximately 36 months. If your spouse, child, or grandchild is a permanent resident or citizen of Canada, you may be eligible for family sponsorship