Unfortunately, you can’t petition for a foreign national’s visa or green card if they aren’t a family member. You can sponsor your friend’s immigration petition financially.
Which relative can sponsor you in Canada?
You can only sponsor relatives like a brother, sister, aunt or uncle in very specific situations. If your family member doesn’t meet the criteria below, you can use our Come to Canada tool to find out which programs they may be eligible to apply for.
Do you have to be a Canadian citizen to have a relative in Canada?
Your relative will need to be either a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident in order to claim them on your application but not all relatives will award points so it is important to know the facts. You will note that cousins and close friends are not included on the list and hence are not eligible to award additional points.
How to find out if you can enter Canada as a US citizen?
a Canadian citizen (including dual citizens), a permanent resident of Canada, a person registered under the Indian Act, or a protected person (refugee status) a foreign national (including a United States citizen) Disclaimer: This tool provides information only. It was created to assist you to determine if you can enter Canada at this time.
Can a permanent resident of Canada enter Canada?
If you’re a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a person registered under the Indian Act, or protected persons, and you don’t have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, you are able to enter Canada. Unless you are exempt, you will need to follow the testing requirements for your method of entry:
Can a relative in Canada sponsor me for immigration?
You will note that cousins and close friends are not included on the list and hence are not eligible to award additional points. Is my relative in Canada sponsoring me for immigration? Please understand that having a relative in Canada like the ones listed above does not make you eligible for Canadian Immigration.
