TBD-Who can sponsor whom in family sponsorship

TBD-placeholder lead: spouses, children and parents follow different streams, and the sponsor requirements differ for each.

TBD-In one line

TBD-If a relative in Canada wants to bring you over, check first whether they qualify as a sponsor.

TBD-Assumes the sponsor meets income and residency requirements and is not barred.

TBD-How the three streams differ

TBD-placeholder body: spousal sponsorship has no income floor but scrutinises the relationship; parents go through a lottery with an income test; dependent children are the simplest.

TBD-Document checklist (placeholder)

TBD-Proof of relationship
TBD-Sponsor income documents
TBD-Identity and residency proof
TBD-Medical and police certificates

TBD-placeholder closing: sponsorship conditions follow official requirements.