Immigrants applying under the family class are usually sponsored by family members already living in Canada. Sponsors are financially responsible for the applicant.

SPONSORS:

Sponsors are financially responsible for the immigrant for the following periods of time:

• three years for their spouse, conjugal partner or children over 22 years of age

• 10 years for a dependent child who is less than 22 years of age or until the child turns 25 years of age, whichever comes first

• 10 years for anyone else not mentioned

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