Sponsorship

You may be able to sponsor a family member to come to Canada if you are a Permanent Resident or Canadian citizen. Find out more about this process.

Sponsorship Basics

What are settlement services?
Settlement services support immigrants and refugees to Canada. They can help you settle and adjust to your new life in Canada.
How can I sponsor a family member to immigrate to Canada?
Family Class immigrants are people sponsored by a relative who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
Can I sponsor my same-sex spouse, common-law or conjugal partner?
Yes, if you and your relationship meet all criteria for sponsorship.

How do I sponsor a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child from inside Canada?
You may be eligible to sponsor a spouse or a common-law or conjugal partner or dependent children living inside Canada if you and they meet certain conditions.
Will the Canadian government recognize my foreign marriage?
Generally, your foreign marriage will be recognized by the Canadian government, if the marriage is legal according to the laws of the place where it occurred, and if it complies with Canada's federal laws on marriage.
Can I sponsor my same-sex spouse, common-law or conjugal partner?
Yes, if you and your relationship meet all criteria for sponsorship.

How do I sponsor parents, grandparents, adopted children and other relatives?
You may be eligible to sponsor parents, grandparents, adopted children and other relatives living outside of Canada.
How do I sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or dependent child living outside of Canada?
You may be eligible to sponsor a spouse or a common-law or conjugal partner or dependent children living outside of Canada if you and they meet certain conditions.
Will the Canadian government recognize my foreign marriage?
Generally, your foreign marriage will be recognized by the Canadian government, if the marriage is legal according to the laws of the place where it occurred, and if it complies with Canada's federal laws on marriage.

What are settlement services?
Settlement services support immigrants and refugees to Canada. They can help you settle and adjust to your new life in Canada.
How can I apply to immigrate to Ontario?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) establishes immigration policy and makes decisions on who can enter Canada.
Should I get help with my immigration application from an immigration consultant or lawyer?
You can have someone represent you or help you with your immigration application. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not require you to use an immigration consultant or lawyer.