If Your Sponsorship Breaks Down is a resource for people whose immigration sponsor is no longer willing or able to support them, or for those who know someone who is experiencing mistreatment by their sponsor.
This booklet is for you if:
- you came to Canada as a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner under family class sponsorship, or
- you are a permanent resident who is facing sponsorship breakdown.
If Your Sponsorship Breaks Down is the essential guide to learn about your rights, practical steps to keep you and your children safe, how to access welfare benefits for your basic needs, and where to find legal clinics and victim support resources across BC. The information is current to January 2025.
If you or your client is experiencing intimate partner violence, Legal Aid BC (LABC) may provide free legal representation. LABC’s specialized services can help protect you and your children during this difficult time.
The information we provide on this site explains the law in general and isn’t intended to be used as legal advice for specific legal problems. Because each person’s legal issue is different, it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer. See Where can I get legal advice? to find legal services.
