Spousal and Family Sponsorship
When you immigrate to Canada, you do not want to come alone. With the Spousal and Family Sponsorship Class, you do not have to. This Sponsorship Class was created by the Canadian government, to help reunite families whenever possible.
If you are a permanent resident or Canadian citizen, you could qualify to sponsor certain members of your family to immigrate to Canada with you. There are several categories that can help unite you and your loved ones.
| The Spousal and Family Sponsorship Class Means That You Can Apply to Be a Sponsor for Your: |
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| Parents and grandparents |
| Dependent children |
| Spouses and common-law partners |
| You Also Have the Chance to Sponsor Certain Family Members Through Provincial Nominee Programs In: |
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| Alberta |
| Manitoba |
| Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Nova Scotia |
| Prince Edward Island |
| Saskatchewan |
Canada wants to help keep families together. For this reason, all Family Sponsorship applications are prioritized by the Canadian Visa Office.
Spousal and Common-Law Partner Sponsorship
A permanent Canadian resident or citizen may sponsor their non-Canadian spouse or common-law partner after they have been approved by the IRCC. Candidates in same sex relationships are also considered by the Canadian government. Sponsorships can be through the Outland or Inland Sponsorship.
Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship
This program allows parents and grandparents to apply for permanent residence in Canada, and later conceivably earn Canadian citizenship, if they meet all requirements set by IRCC. Potential sponsors must submit documents online in order to qualify as one of the 10,000 sponsors that are invited to apply for this sponsorship.
Dependent Child Sponsorship
This sponsorship applies to both adopted and natural born children, so long as both sponsors and children receive approval from IRCC. The Dependent Child Sponsorship gives candidates the chance to become permanent residents and to study and work in Canada.