IRCC Form IMM 1344, Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking
Complete this form to sponsor a family member for permanent residence in Canada.
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About IRCC Form IMM 1344, Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking
The IMM 1344, Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking, is an IRCC form completed by the sponsor. You use it to apply to sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, dependent child, parent, or grandparent so they can become a permanent resident of Canada. The form includes the sponsorship agreement and the undertaking, where you promise to support the people you sponsor for the required period.
This page is a free fillable helper and general guide, not legal or immigration advice. Eligibility rules, income requirements, and supporting documents change, so always download and file the current official IMM 1344 from IRCC. The form is a fillable PDF that must be completed in Adobe Reader, and you should use the Validate button so the tool generates the barcode page that IRCC requires with your application.
Who needs to complete it
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents who want to sponsor a spouse or partner.
- Sponsors bringing a dependent child to Canada as a permanent resident.
- People sponsoring a parent or grandparent under the family class.
- Co-signers who agree to share the sponsorship undertaking with the main sponsor.
How to fill out IRCC Form IMM 1344, Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking
- 1Open the form in Adobe Reader and read the instruction guide to confirm you are eligible to sponsor.
- 2Enter your personal details as the sponsor, including your name, date of birth, and status in Canada.
- 3Identify each person you are sponsoring and your relationship to them.
- 4Complete the sponsorship agreement section, which sets out the responsibilities you accept.
- 5Complete the undertaking, where you promise to provide for the basic needs of the people you sponsor.
- 6Add a co-signer's details and signature if a co-signer is joining your undertaking.
- 7Attach the supporting documents listed in the guide, such as proof of status and relationship.
- 8Click the Validate button so the form checks your entries and generates the barcode page, then print the full package.
- 9Sign and date the agreement and undertaking, then submit the application as directed in the current instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who fills out the IMM 1344?
The sponsor completes this form. It is the part of the application where you apply to sponsor a family member and accept the sponsorship agreement and undertaking.
Which family members can I sponsor with it?
The family class covers a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, dependent child, parent, or grandparent. The current IRCC guide explains who qualifies in each category.
What is the undertaking?
The undertaking is your promise to provide for the basic needs of the people you sponsor for a set period. You accept it by signing the form, so read it carefully.
Do I need a co-signer?
A co-signer is optional in many cases. If one joins your undertaking, they complete their section and sign, sharing responsibility with you as the main sponsor.
Why must I use Adobe Reader and the Validate button?
The fillable form is built for Adobe Reader, and the Validate button generates the barcode page IRCC uses to read your application. Other viewers may not save entries or validate correctly.
Is this the official IRCC form?
No. This is a general helper. Rules and documents change, so always download and file the current official IMM 1344 from IRCC before you rely on it.