All family pathways
Find the right place to begin
Each option connects visitors directly to the most relevant information already available on your website.
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Spouse, Common-Law or Conjugal Partner
Compare the applicable in-Canada and Family Class routes and understand the relationship evidence expected.
Spousal Sponsorship →
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Dependent Child Sponsorship
Explore sponsorship for an eligible biological or adopted dependent child and the applicable dependency rules.
Child Sponsorship →
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Parents & Grandparents
Review the current permanent residence sponsorship status and alternatives available for eligible parents and grandparents.
Current Family Options →
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Adopted Child Sponsorship
Understand the immigration pathway for an eligible intercountry adoption alongside the applicable adoption process.
Adoption Sponsorship →
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Certain Other Relatives
Check the narrow rules for certain orphaned relatives and the highly restricted “other relative” category.
Check Who May Qualify →
Strategy
Outland Spousal + Visitor Visa
See how an outland sponsorship application and a separate visitor visa strategy may work together where appropriate.
Explore This Strategy →
Your application journey
Four clear stages
A complete file begins with the correct category—not simply filling out forms.
1
Choose the category
Match the family relationship with the correct sponsorship route.
2
Confirm eligibility
Review sponsor status, restrictions and financial undertakings.
3
Prepare evidence
Organize identity, relationship and supporting documents.
4
Submit & follow up
File carefully and respond to requests during processing.
Keep your family application on the right path.
Get the relationship, sponsor eligibility and application strategy reviewed together.
Immigration programs and intake status can change. This hub provides general information; final eligibility depends on current IRCC requirements and the facts of each application.
