Sponsorship for Other Family Members
Learn how to sponsor a sibling, niece, or other relative to Canada under special circumstances. Discover the ‘Lonely Canadian’ & orphan exceptions. Start your family reunification journey.
Bring Your Extended Family to Canada in Exceptional Cases
Beyond standard spousal and parental sponsorships, Canada offers a unique pathway for family reunification in rare circumstances. If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with no other immediate family, you may be eligible to sponsor a sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew. This guide explains these special provisions for sponsoring other relatives.
Who Can You Sponsor?
Eligibility is strictly limited to two specific situations:
1. The “Lonely Canadian” Exception
This provision allows you to sponsor one relative (of any relationship) if you have no living, sponsorable immediate family members left. You must prove you have no spouse, partner, child, parent, or grandparent in Canada or abroad.
2. Sponsoring an Orphaned Relative
You may sponsor an orphaned sibling, niece, nephew, or grandchild if they are:
Under 18 years of age
Single (unmarried and not in a common-law relationship)
Without any living parents
Key Requirements for Sponsorship
Applications for these exceptional cases face intense scrutiny from IRCC and require:
Extensive Proof: You must provide clear documentation of your family relationships and prove the absence of any other sponsorable relatives.
Financial Undertaking: You must meet income requirements and commit to supporting the relative financially.
High Burden of Proof: The responsibility is on you to build a comprehensive and convincing case.
Expert Guidance for Complex Sponsorships in Mississauga
Navigating these unique sponsorships is challenging. At Eiffel Immigration, our licensed consultants in Mississauga, Ontario specialize in building strong applications for these exceptional cases. We guide you through the high burden of proof required by IRCC to reunite you with your loved one.
Book a consultation today to see if you qualify.
