You may sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for Canadian permanent residence, regardless of whether they are in Canada on a temporary visa or living abroad. If they are in Canada, they may also qualify for an spousal open work permit during the processing of the sponsorship application. Common-law partnerships are recognized in Canada, so you can apply if you and your partner have cohabited for at least one year.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents or grandparents through the parent and grandparent sponsorship program. Sponsors must demonstrate they meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for their family size and agree to provide financial support if required. If permanent support is not feasible, a Super Visa may be available, offering long-term, multiple-entry options for parents and grandparents.

You can include your children as dependents in your permanent residence application. If they are not included initially, they may join you later. Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor biological or adopted children under 22 years old for permanent residence, provided they are unmarried and without children. Children over 22 may be considered dependents if they have a condition preventing self-support.

In certain cases, Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor an orphaned sibling, nephew, niece, or grandchild who is under 18, unmarried, and related by blood or adoption.

In rare situations, Canadian citizens or permanent residents may sponsor one extended relative outside the standard Family Class criteria if they are a “Lonely Canadian,” meaning they have no spouse, common-law partner, child, parent, or grandparent in Canada.

Sponsorship applications generally take about 12 months to process, though this timeframe can vary based on the complexity of the case. Delays may occur if additional proof is needed or if the case is particularly intricate. To expedite your application, ensure that it is complete and accurate from the outset.

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