Sponsoring family members

Sponsoring a spouse or partner

• Can I sponsor my spouse or partner who’s living outside Canada?
• How do I sponsor my spouse or partner if they’re living outside Canada?
• Can I sponsor my spouse or partner who’s living with me in Canada?

Sponsoring relatives

• Can I be a sponsor for a member of my family?
• Which relatives can be sponsored to become permanent residents?
• I’ve applied to sponsor someone outside Canada. What happens next?

Sponsoring children

• Can I be a sponsor for a member of my family?
• Which relatives can be sponsored to become permanent residents?
• Can I sponsor my child or my spouse or partner’s child?