Permanent Residency

Invited Immigration
Invited Immigration
Canada's invitation immigration program can be broadly divided into two categories. The first is to invite spouses and children, and the second is to invite parents and grandparents. The invitation method is similar, but in order to invite, the inviter must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and meet other necessary qualifications.

Invitation of spouse and children

In order to invite a spouse and children to Canada, the inviter must be eligible to become a sponsor.

Sponsor Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
  • Satisfy the financial conditions to support your spouse and children – see the table below
  • Not only the applicant but also the invited spouse and children must be able to avoid receiving support from the Canadian government (excluding welfare support due to physical or mental disability).
  • Must be over 18 years old

Economic Conditions – Low Income Cut-Off

Size of Family Unit Minimum necessary income
1person (the sponsor) $26,426
2person $32,898
3person $40,444
4person $49,106
5person $55,694
6person $62,814
7person $69,934
More than 7 persons,
for each additional person, add		 $7,120

Spouse and Children Invitation Process

The process for inviting spouses and children can be broadly divided into two.

  • Invitee applies for sponsorship
  • The invited spouse or child applies for permanent residency.

Inside Canada (Inside Invitation)

Inside Spouse Sponsorship can be applied for when the sponsor resides in Canada with his or her spouse. It was generally known that the inside process was slower than the outside, but these days, the check-in time is similarly fast for both the inside and outside, so the check-in period can be considered similar. Additionally, if you proceed with an inside invitation, you have the advantage of being able to apply for a work permit so that your spouse living in Canada can legally work in Canada while waiting for permanent residency.

Outside Canada (Outside Invitation)

Outside spouse sponsorship can be applied if the sponsor and spouse do not reside in Canada.

Parents and Grandparents Invited

Sponsoring parents and grandparents has a slightly different process than sponsoring spouses and children. In the parent and grandparent invitation process, if a sponsor applies for a lottery and receives an invitation in the annual invitation lottery, he or she can apply to invite parents and apply for permanent residency. After receiving an invitation in the lottery, you can apply for sponsorship for the inviter and apply for permanent residency for the invited parents in the same way as the spouse and child invitation process.

Sponsor Eligibility Requirements

  • Need to be invited
  • Must be over 18 years old
  • Must live in Canada
  • Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Must be able to financially support the people inviting - Satisfy income requirements (income can be combined with spouse or legal partner)