Family Class Visas

In this class of visa, applicants are eligible for sponsorship from a close relative who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada who is 18 years and older.  Sponsors must promise to support the relative or family member and accompanying family members for a period of 3 to 10 years to help them settle in Canada.

Relatives can be one of the following to sponsor:

• Parents and grandparents

• Dependent children, including adopted children; children under 18 years of age whom you intend to adopt;

• Brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces or grandchildren who are orphans, under the age of 18 and not married or in a common-law relationship

• And any other relative if you have none of the above relatives or family members, either in Canada or abroad.

Family reunification is a key objective of Canadian immigration. In addition, spouses or common-law partners who are 16 years of age or older, and have legal temporary status in Canada as visitors, students, or temporary workers (Temporary Resident Visa holders) may apply under the In-Canada Class.
Applicants and their family members are subject to medical, criminal and background checks.

For more information on applying under this visa category please contact one of our immigration advisors.