Family reunification is an immigration priority for Canada. To be a sponsor you need to be at least 18 years old and:
You can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner, dependent children, Parents and Grandparents, Orphaned relatives, and adopted children.
If an Inland Spousal Sponsorship Application is refused, it is not eligible for an Appeal.
However, Outland Spousal Sponsorship applications are eligible and an appeal must be filed within 30 days of the refusal.
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and at least 18 years old, you can sponsor certain relatives to come to Canada.
Sponsor your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner or dependent children **Effective December 22, 2014, eligible spouses or common-law partners have the opportunity to work in Canada while they wait for their application for permanent residence to be processed.
Live in Caregivers
Extend your stay
Sponsor a Refugee
Other Services
- Authorization to Return to Canada.
- Residency Questionnaires.
- Travel documents.
- Preparation of letter of invitation.