Family Class of Canada

If your partner, parents, or children in Canada are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, they may be able to sponsor you for a temporary or permanent visa through Canada’s Family Class program. This option applies if your sponsor is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, is at least 18 years old and has the financial capacity to support you for a cartain period of time.

Subcategories of the Family Class

My partner is a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident

Your partner is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident? Then you may be eligible for a visa under the Spouse, Common-law or Conjugal Partner category.

The best part? This visa allows you to obtain permanent resident status in Canada within a reasonable time frame, helping you to start your new life together without delay!

Dependent children

If your child or is under the age of 22, you can sponsor him/her as a parent, provided you are a Candian citizen or permanent resident. Other eligibility critaria have to be taken into consideration. When your child is 22 years or older, sponsorship is only possible in certain cases.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, the Canadian sponsor must also fulfill financial requirements in most cases. The sponsor’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the immigrant has access to basic necessities of life.

Parents or Grandparents

Your children or grandchildren can also sponsor you for a visa under Canada’s Family Class program, provided they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. The sponsor must meet minimum income requirements over a specified period to qualify.

For parents and grandparents, there are two great options: a permanent visa under the Family Class program or a temporary visa through the Super Visa category. If you and your sponsor meet the criteria for a Super Visa, you could receive a tourist visa valid for up to 10 years, allowing you to visit and stay with your loved ones in Canada for up to 5 years at a time.