Service Category

Family Sponsorship

Family sponsorship allows a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to support an eligible relative's application for permanent residence.

The requirements, processing approach, and supporting evidence differ meaningfully depending on the relationship being sponsored.

Sponsoring a married spouse for Canadian permanent residence.

Suitable for: Canadian citizens or permanent residents who want to sponsor their legally married spouse.

Sponsoring a common-law partner for Canadian permanent residence.

Suitable for: Canadian citizens or permanent residents in a genuine common-law relationship who want to sponsor their partner.

Sponsoring a dependent child for Canadian permanent residence.

Suitable for: Canadian citizens or permanent residents who want to sponsor their dependent child.

Sponsoring parents or grandparents for Canadian permanent residence.

Suitable for: Canadian citizens or permanent residents who want their parents or grandparents to immigrate permanently.