Category: Family / Spouse / Dependent Visa
Overview: Allows Canadian citizens/PRs to sponsor spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, or dependent children for Canadian permanent residence. Facilitates family reunification, offering a pathway to live, work, and study indefinitely in Canada.
Eligibility: Sponsor must be a Canadian citizen/PR, 18+, financially able, and not ineligible. Sponsored person must be a spouse, partner, or dependent child and pass all background checks. A commitment of support is required.
Processing Time: ~365 days
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: Yes
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship.html
Summary: Purpose: Reunite families in Canada. Eligibility: Canadian citizens/PRs sponsor spouse, partner, or dependent child for permanent residence. Benefit: Sponsored individuals gain PR status, enabling life, work, and study in Canada.