It is important to understand the sponsor eligibility requirements. There are many reasons why a sponsorship application could be denied or rejected. Simply being a Canadian citizen or permanent resident does not automatically make someone eligible to be a sponsor. There are minimum requirements to become a sponsor. Likewise, not all "family members" are eligible for sponsorship. Only certain types of family members are eligible for sponsorship. 1. List the eligibility requirements of a sponsor. Cite the part and section(s). 2. List the types of relatives that are considered a member of the family class. Cite the part and section(s)