If you are a Canadian citizen of a Permanent Resident of Canada who is 18 years and older, you can sponsor your child or adopted child to Canada. As a sponsor (and co-sponsor if applicable), you must meet certain eligibility requirements (previous sponsorship agreements, criminal background, financial admissibility etc.). The processing time of the application will vary depending on the visa office that is assessing the application as well as the completeness of the application submitted.
In order to ensure that applications are processed efficiently, forms and supporting documentation must be adequately prepared. Missing information can cause long delays or even the refusal of your application.