FAMILY SPONSORSHIP

The Canadian Government is committed to keeping families together whenever possible. Canadian Family Class Sponsorship programs are some of the most generous family reunification programs in the developed world. Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible to sponsor family class members who wish to immigrate to Canada through the following programs:

Spousal and Common-Law Partner Sponsorship

A Canadian Citizen and/or Permanent Resident may sponsor a spouse, common-law partner, or Conjugal Partner for Canadian permanent residence under this program.

Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship

Canadian Citizens and/or Permanent Residents may sponsor their parents and grandparents to Canada as a Permanent Resident through this program.

Dependent Child Sponsorship

Under this program Canadian Citizens and/or Permanent Residents can sponsor their dependent and adopted children to join them in Canada. The Canadian Government has a strong commitment to keeping families together whenever possible.

Other Close Relative Sponsorship

Other close relatives who can be sponsored to Canada are orphaned brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, grandchildren. In extremely specific situations, any other relative by blood or adoption can be sponsored by Canadians.

Parent and Grandparent Super Visa

The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa allows the parents and grandparents of Canadian Citizens and/or Permanent Residents to come to Canada as visitors. The super visa is a multiple-entry visa valid for 10 years.