The Family Class immigration program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence, helping families reunite and build their future together in Canada.

The program places family unity at its core, offering pathways for spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, dependent children, parents, grandparents, and, in exceptional cases, other eligible relatives.

SPOUSAL & COMMON-LAW PARTNER SPONSORSHIP

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence if they meet the eligibility requirements. Applications may be submitted through two different streams: