It can be stressful and upsetting to be separated from your loved ones.

One of the targets of Canadian immigration is bringing families back together. Canada aims to welcome 106,500 new permanent residents in 2023, 114,000 in 2024, and 118,000 in 2025 under the Family Class.

Only certain family members are eligible to be sponsored under Family Class.

Family Sponsorship

What you need to know

Family Sponsorship

What is the Family Class?

The Family Class is a category of Canadian immigration under which Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor family members for permanent residency.

Which family members are eligible for sponsorship?

The family members who can be sponsored for permanent residency are:

Spouses
Common-law partners
Conjugal partners
Dependent children
Adopted children
Parents
Grandparents

In very specific situations, you can sponsor an orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece, grandchild, aunt or uncle.

How do I sponsor a family member?

Only permanent residents in Canada or Canadian citizens residing in or intending to reside in Canada can sponsor a family member for permanent residency.

Most applications to sponsor a family member for permanent residence under the Family Class must now be submitted online via the IRCC PR Portal.

How can Lighthouse Immigration Law help?

We understand how difficult it is to be separated from your family and how stressful the application process can be. We will help you with submitting a complete application to ensure it has the best chance of success and is processed without delay.

Find out how we can help