Sponsor your spouse, partner or child

This is a program to sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent child to become a permanent resident of Canada.

Status

Open

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Fees

Sponsor a spouse or partner: from Error loading fee. Check the fee list.

Sponsor a child: from Error loading fee. Check the fee list.

Sections

What it means to be a sponsor: Understand your responsibilities as a sponsor
Check if you’re eligible: Find out if you meet the sponsorship requirements
Who you can sponsor: Find out who you can sponsor and if they’re eligible to come to Canada
How to apply: How to complete and submit your application
After you apply: What happens if we approve your application
Settling in Canada: What you need to know before and after your family members arrive in Canada
Optional: Open work permit in Canada: Your family members can apply for an open work permit when they arrive in Canada

2025-07-08