Compare the available routes for eligible spouses, partners, children, parents, grandparents and certain other relatives.
Important eligibility information: Eligibility depends on the relationship, sponsor status, residence, admissibility and the specific IRCC program. Some programs have restricted intake or require an invitation.
Spouses, common-law and conjugal partners
Dependent children and adoption cases
Parents, grandparents and limited other-relative cases
Spouse and partner sponsorship
Canadian citizens, permanent residents and eligible persons registered under the Indian Act may be able to sponsor qualifying spouses or partners. The applicable class and evidence depend on the couple’s circumstances.
Dependent children
Eligible dependent children may qualify for family sponsorship. Age, marital status, dependency and medical-condition exceptions must be assessed.
Parents and grandparents
The Parents and Grandparents Program has intake restrictions and invitations; the Super Visa is a separate temporary-resident option, not permanent residence.
Other relatives
Sponsorship of orphaned relatives and one other relative is available only in narrowly defined circumstances.
Documents to prepare
The exact checklist depends on the sponsorship class and personal circumstances. Typical evidence includes identification and civil-status records, relationship documents, sponsor status and residence records, required police certificates, medical examination instructions and translations where applicable. Use the current IRCC application checklist before submission.
Application process
Confirm the correct sponsorship category and whether applications are currently being accepted.
Check the sponsor's eligibility, undertaking and any financial obligations.
Collect identity, relationship and category-specific supporting evidence.
Complete the applicable sponsorship and permanent residence forms and pay current government fees.
Submit through the prescribed IRCC process and respond to any requests for biometrics, medical exams or additional evidence.
Track IRCC communications and complete the finalization steps if approved.
Peerless Immigration Services assists with preliminary eligibility reviews, document planning, application preparation and coordination with authorized Canadian immigration professionals where regulated advice or representation is required. Every application is assessed individually; approval cannot be guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Intake restrictions vary by program. In particular, Parents and Grandparents Program invitations are controlled by IRCC.
No. IRCC assesses sponsor eligibility, relationship evidence, admissibility and the complete application.
Not through a general sibling sponsorship program. Limited orphaned-relative and other-relative exceptions may apply.
No. A Super Visa is a temporary-resident visa with separate eligibility requirements.
Information updated for 2026. Immigration rules, intake availability and fees can change. Confirm current requirements with IRCC before applying.
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