Family Class Immigration

2016

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor close family members for Canadian immigration. The cap will be 20,000.

Canada has one of the most generous family reunification programs in the developed world. The government is committed to keeping families together whenever possible, and prioritizes the processing of sponsorship applications.

Spousal Sponsorship

Help your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner become a Canadian Permanent Resident. You may sponsor your partner regardless of whether they are currently living inside or outside of Canada.

Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship

This popular immigration stream is set to reopen on January 3rd, 2016. It allows Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for Permanent Residency.

Parent and Grandparent Super Visa

Another option for bringing parents and grandparents to Canada is the Super Visa program. Successful applicants receive a 10-year, multiple-entry visitor visa that allows parents and grandparents to spend an extended period of time with their loved ones in Canada.

Dependent Child and Other Sponsorship

Dependent children may be eligible to come to Canada in order to reside with their parent(s). This includes adopted children. An orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece, or grandchild may also be eligible under this category. In exceptional circumstances, other family members may also be eligible.

Applicants should make sure that they and their family members meet sponsorship requirements before submitting an application.