Are there income and housing requirements for family reunification?

Standard family reunification requires the sponsor to show that the family can support itself financially and that suitable housing is available for everyone. These conditions exist so that arriving family members are not dependent on public funds.

For families joining skilled workers and highly qualified migrants, the rules are eased: separate proof of adequate housing is generally not demanded in the same way. If your sponsor falls into a privileged category, the practical burden of paperwork is noticeably lighter, so identify the sponsor's exact residence title early.