Sponsoring your family: Eligible relatives
Parent and Grandparent Super Visa:
NOTE: Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents have a new option for visiting Canada. As of December 1, 2011, you may be eligible to apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa and enjoy visits to Canada of up to two years without the need to renew your status.
Your relative may be able to come to Canada as a permanent resident.
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your relative under the Family Class program. To find out if you qualify to sponsor a relative, see Who can apply.
If you want to adopt a child from outside Canada, please see Adopt a child .
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