Length of Undertaking for Sponsoring Family Member to Canada
2022-07-11
If we sponsor family members (eg: our parents) to immigrate to Canada, we must promise to be financially responsible for them in required time period, which is called Length of undertaking.
Applications received after October 24, 2017
| Person we sponsor | Length of undertaking - Non-Quebec | Length of undertaking -Quebec |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse, partner | 3 yrs | 3 yrs |
| Dependents under 22 yrs old | 10 yr or until age 25 | min age 10 up to age 18 if child under age 16 |
| Dependents who 22 yrs old and elder | 3 yrs | min 3 yrs or until age 25 whichever is longer if the child is 16 or over |
| Parent or grandparent | 20 yrs | 10 yrs |
| Other relative | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |
Applications received before October 24, 2017
| Person we sponsor | Length of undertaking - Non-Quebec | Length of undertaking -Quebec |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse, partner | 3 yrs | 3 yrs |
| Child under 13 yrs old | 10 yrs | 10 yrs or until age 18 whichever is longer |
| Child 13 - 19 | until age 22 | 3 yrs or until age 22 whichever is longer |
| Child 19+ | 3 yrs | 3 yrs or until age 22 whichever is longer |
| Parent or grandparent | 10 yrs (application received before 2014 Jan) or 20 yrs (application received since 2014 Jan) | 10 yrs |
| Other relative | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |
From cic website