In order to sponsor a family member as a permanent resident through family class sponsorship, the sponsor must meet the following requirements: 1. To sponsor a family member as a permanent resident through family class sponsorship, the sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada who is at least 18 years old. 2. If they are a permanent resident, the sponsor must live in Canada. Canadian citizens, however, can sponsor a family member even if residing outside the country. Nonetheless, they must be residing in Canada when the sponsored family member obtains permanent residency in the country. 3. The sponsor must possess sufficient resources to offer financial support to the sponsored individual for the required duration.