Migration Overseas
Reunite with your loved ones abroad. Explore spousal sponsorship, parent visas, and dependent visa options for families of citizens and permanent residents.
Sponsor your spouse or common-law partner for permanent residency
Bring parents through PR or Super Visa
Include children in your application
Different types of family sponsorship programs available worldwide
Sponsor your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner
Bring your parents or grandparents to live with you
Include your children in immigration applications
Detailed family sponsorship options in top immigration countries
Processing times and requirements across countries
| Program | 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇺🇸 USA | 🇬🇧 UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse/Partner | 12 months | 24-30 months | 12-18 months | 12-24 weeks |
| Income Requirement | LICO (varies by family) | Sponsorship assurance | 125% poverty line | £29,000/year (2025) |
| Parent PR | 20-24 months | 12+ years queue | 12-18 months (IR-5) | Very restricted |
| Parent Visitor | Super Visa (5 yrs stay) | Visitor (12 months) | B-2 (6 months) | Standard Visitor (6 mo) |
| Sponsorship Period | 3-20 years | 2-10 years | 10 years (affidavit) | 5 years to ILR |
| Child Age Limit | Under 22 | Under 18 (or dependent) | Under 21 | Under 18 |
Common requirements for family sponsorship applications
Find answers to the most common questions about this visa category.
Citizens and permanent residents can typically sponsor: spouses/partners, dependent children, parents and grandparents. Some countries allow sibling and extended family sponsorship.
Times vary significantly: Spouse sponsorship (12-24 months), Parent sponsorship (2-20+ years depending on country and category), Children (6-12 months).
Sponsors must meet income thresholds (varies by family size and country), sign undertakings of support, and sometimes provide bonds or deposits.
Most countries allow parent sponsorship by citizens/PRs. Canada has Parents and Grandparents Program (lottery-based), Australia has various parent visa streams with long waits or contributory options.
Canada's Super Visa allows parents/grandparents to stay for up to 5 years per visit without applying for permanent residence. Requires medical insurance and sponsor meeting income requirements.
Evidence includes shared residence history, combined finances, photos together, communication records, relationship timeline, and third-party declarations from family/friends.
Yes, most countries recognize common-law/de facto relationships. Typically need to prove 12+ months of cohabitation or relationship registration.
Approved applicants receive permanent residence and can live/work in the country. They become eligible for citizenship after meeting residence requirements (usually 3-5 years).
In most cases, yes. Spouses typically get work rights immediately. Parents may have restrictions in some countries until they receive PR.
Sponsors commit to financially supporting the immigrant for a period (3-20 years depending on country and relationship). Breaking this commitment has legal consequences.
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