Through the Family Class category of Canadian immigration, Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor close family members for Canadian immigration.
In order for a Family Class application to be successful, both the sponsor in Canada and their sponsored family member must meet immigration requirements. These requirements differ depending under which program the application is submitted.
Spouse or Common Law Partner Sponsorship
Requirements for the Sponsor:
Requirements for the Sponsored Person:
Requirements for the nature of the relationship:
The applicant must prove that the relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored person qualifies under one of three categories:
An individual cannot apply to become a sponsor if he or she:
Parent and Grandparent Family Class Sponsorship
Requirements for the Sponsor:
Requirements for the Sponsored Person:
Parent and Grandparent Super Visa Sponsorship
Requirements for the Sponsor:
Requirements for the Sponsored Person:
Dependent Child Sponsorship
Requirements for the Sponsor:
Requirements for the Sponsored Person:
Requirements for nature of the relationship: