There are a number of relationships that qualify for Family Class Sponsorship, including spouses an common-law, partners, parents and grand parents dependant children, and potentially other relationships under certain ProvincialFamily Class Sponsorship programs. For parents and grandparents, there is also the Super Visa program.
Family Sponsorship
Available Sponsorship Programs
Spouse or Common Law Partner Sponsorship
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These programs allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor a spouse or common-law partner to come to Canada.
Parent and Grandparent Family Class Sponsorship
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This type of sponsorship allows a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to bring his or her parent or grandparent to Canada.
Parent and Grandparent Super Visa
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TParents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents can apply for a multiple entry visa valid for up to 10 years.
Dependent Child Sponsorship
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This program allows Canadian citizens or permanent residents to bring their dependent natural or dependent adopted children to Canada.
Provincial Family Class Sponsorship
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These programs offer additional options, including the sponsorship of relatives that might not meet the eligibility requirements of the federal programs.