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How long am I financially responsible for the family member or relative I sponsor?

To become a sponsor, you must promise to financially take care of the persons you are sponsoring for a period of time. We call this promise an undertaking.

The “length of undertaking” is the time period you’re financially responsible for the person you sponsor. It starts on the day the person you sponsor becomes a permanent resident.

The length of undertaking depends on the age of the person you sponsor, their relationship to you, and where you live. The length of undertaking for residents of Quebec is slightly different.

You are still financially responsible even if Your relationship with the person you sponsored changes (for example, divorce or separation). The person you sponsored becomes a Canadian citizen. Your financial situation gets worse (for example, job loss or debt). You sent us a request to withdraw your sponsorship application and we received it after the person you sponsored has become a permanent resident.

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