Sponsorship Programs
Sponsor your Spouse, or Common-law Partner
To sponsor your spouse to Canada, you need to be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. You also need to be able to prove that you can financially support your spouse and any dependents. The application process can take several months, so it's important to start as soon as possible. If your application is approved, your spouse will be granted permanent residency and can live and work in Canada.
Sponsor your Dependent Children
Under Canadian immigration law, a dependent child is defined as an unmarried child who is under the age of 22 and relies on their parent or legal guardian for financial support. Additionally, a child may also be considered dependent if they are over 22 years of age and have been continuously enrolled in full-time studies since before the age of 22, or if they have a physical or mental condition that makes them unable to financially support themselves.
Sponsor your Parents or Grandparents
To sponsor your parents to immigrate to Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. You must also meet the eligibility requirements set by the Canadian government, including having the financial means to support your parents and any dependents they may have.
Currently, this program is not accepting applications, but it usually opens once a year.
Super Visa
The Super Visa is a special type of visa offered by the Canadian government that allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to visit and stay in Canada for five (5) years at a time. The Super Visa is designed to facilitate family reunification by allowing eligible parents and grandparents to spend an extended time with their family members in Canada.