Sponsoring your family: Spouses and dependent children

A Canadian citizen or permanent resident may sponsor her or his spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner, or dependent children to come to Canada as permanent residents. See Who can apply to find out if your relationship qualifies.

You can then find out if your spouse, partner or child meets the requirements for you to sponsor them.

Learn about:

• Who can apply
• How to apply
• After applying
• Arriving
• Frequently asked questions