Immigration program
Reunite with your family
Sponsorship and family reunification.
In one sentence
Bring your spouse, your child, or another loved one to live with you in Canada.
- Who it's for
- You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and want to reunite your family.
- How long
- Permanent status for the sponsored person, if the application is accepted
- Can you work
- Yes, once status is obtained
- What it costs
- FamiVisa fees: communiqués après évaluation de votre profil. The sponsor takes on financial commitments.
Description
What the support includes
Family sponsorship relies on a recognized relationship and specific commitments from the sponsor. Every family situation requires tailored documentation.
- Sponsorship
- Family reunification
Who this service is for
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents wishing to sponsor a loved one
- Spouses, common-law partners, and partners
- Families engaged in a reunification process
Process
Main steps
Verification of the eligibility of the sponsor and the sponsored person
Analysis of the family relationship and available evidence
Preparation of forms and undertakings
Compilation of the evidence file
Follow-up until the decision
Typically required documents
- Proof of the family relationship (civil status, shared life, communications)
- Sponsor's financial documents, where required
- Identity documents for both parties
- Residence history and declarations
Points to consider
- The quality of the evidence of the relationship is critical.
- The sponsor's undertakings involve lasting obligations.
- Requirements may differ in Quebec.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Next step
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