What is the sponsorship undertaking, and how long does it last for an adopted child?

When you sponsor a relative, you sign an undertaking promising to provide for their basic needs and those of their accompanying family members. This is a binding commitment to the government.

For a dependent child, including an adopted child, the undertaking lasts three years from the date the child becomes a permanent resident. The undertaking length varies by relationship, so confirm the period that applies to the specific person you are sponsoring.