Sponsoring your family

If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, dependent child (including adopted child) to become a permanent resident and may be eligible to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents. An application for Family Class sponsorship can be made if your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or dependent children live inside or outside Canada. The first step is for you to apply as the sponsor. Both you, as the sponsor, and your relative must meet certain requirements.

If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your relative under the Family Class program. The first step is for you to apply as the sponsor. Both you, as the sponsor, and your relative must meet certain requirements.