Apart from sponsoring spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, children, parents, and grandparents, there are other special cases where individuals may be eligible for sponsorship or alternative immigration pathways.
1. Orphaned Relatives Sponsorship
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident may sponsor a brother, sister, nephew, niece, or grandchild if:
✅ They are orphaned (both parents are deceased).
✅ They are under 18 years old.
✅ They are not married or in a common-law relationship.
📌 Important: If the child has living parents but they cannot care for them, sponsorship is not allowed under this category. Other immigration options may be explored.
2. Last Remaining Family Member Sponsorship
If a person has no other living relatives in Canada or abroad and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, they may be able to sponsor a relative of any age under special humanitarian and compassionate grounds.
📌 This is a rare case and must be supported with strong evidence.
3. Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Applications
Individuals who do not qualify for regular sponsorship may apply for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds. This is for people who:
✔ Have strong ties to Canada (long-term residence, Canadian family, employment, etc.).
✔ Would face exceptional hardship if required to leave Canada.
✔ Have been living in Canada without legal status but cannot return to their home country due to safety or other serious reasons.
📌 This is a discretionary immigration category, meaning officers will review each case individually.
4. Refugee Sponsorship (Private Sponsorship of Refugees – PSR)
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program. This applies to individuals who:
✔ Have been forced to flee their home country due to war, persecution, or human rights violations.
✔ Are identified as refugees by UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) or another recognized organization.
📌 Sponsors must provide financial and emotional support for at least 1 year.
5. Sponsoring an Extended Family Member
In some cases, Canadian citizens or permanent residents may sponsor an extended family member if they can prove:
✔ A strong dependency (e.g., elderly relatives who have no one to care for them).
✔ No other living family members who can support them.
📌 This is not a standard sponsorship category and requires strong humanitarian reasons.
6. Why CMG Immigration Can Help in Special Cases
✅ Eligibility Assessment – Review the case and determine the best immigration pathway.
✅ Document Preparation & Support – Gather evidence for humanitarian cases, orphaned relatives, or refugee sponsorship.
✅ Application Monitoring – Track and provide updates on special immigration cases.