Whether they are natural or adopted, your dependent children can become permanent residents of Canada when they are sponsored by you. To qualify for sponsorship, children must meet the following criteria:
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● When a child is under 22 and not married or in a common-law relationship, he or she is considered a dependent.
● Over 22-year-old children may be considered dependent if they are unable to support themselves due to a physical or mental condition.

You can sponsor: If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada: 
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●  A legally married partner
●  A common-law partner is a couple who live together in a conjugal relationship but are not legally married.
● A conjugal partner who lives outside of Canada and is not legally married or in a common-law relationship with you.

Spouses or common-law partners can sponsor each other if they meet the following requirements: 
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●  You are an 18-year-old Canadian permanent resident or a Canadian citizen,
●  Demonstrate your ability to provide for your spouse's or partner's basic needs.
● Provide documentation to prove your relationship with the sponsored person is genuine.

To qualify for spousal or common-law partner sponsorship, the sponsored person must meet the following requirements:
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● The person must be at least 18 years old and not too closely related to you.

Two programs offer Canadian citizens and permanent residents the opportunity to bring their parents and grandparents to the country: the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program (PGP) and the Super Visa Program. You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Parents and Grandparents Program:
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● You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,
● You must be at least 18 years old,
● The sponsor's child or grandchild,
● Provide a Canada Revenue Agency-issued notice of assessment as proof that they meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI),
● As a sponsor, you commit to providing for a family member's basic needs for 20 years,
sign an additional agreement if you live in Quebec.