This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents, and spouse or common-law/conjugal partner and dependent children. Canada strongly supports keeping families together whenever possible. The processing of Family Class applications is given the highest priority at Canadian Visa Offices.

The Spousal Sponsorship Category

This program is a subsection of the Family Class immigration category. Under this program, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident may sponsor a spouse or common-law partner for Canadian permanent residence.

Both the Canadian citizen or permanent resident (also called the 'sponsor') and the foreign national (the 'sponsored person') must be approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in order for the sponsored person to receive a visa.

The sponsor and sponsored person must prove that their relationship qualifies under one of three categories: Spouse, Common-law Partner and  Conjugal Partner

NOTE: Canada recognizes same-sex marriage, and same-sex partners may be eligible to apply under any of the above three categories, provided they meet all eligibility requirements.

This program given you two options- Inland sponsorship and outland sponsorship.

Why Hire Us to Assist Your Family Sponsorship Case?

With over 15 years experience specializing in helping to reunite families from across the world, we know what immigration officers are looking for when reviewing a sponsorship application. We have helped thousands of individuals to successfully get Canadian permanent residence through family sponsorship, and we can help you too!