Who can sponsor under family class?
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident may sponsor her or his spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner, or dependent children to come to Canada as permanent residents.
An application for Family Class sponsorship can be made if your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or dependent children live inside or outside Canada.
The first step is for you to apply as the sponsor. Both you, as the sponsor, and your relative must meet certain requirements.
Applicants for permanent residence must go through medical, criminal and background screening. Applicants with a criminal record may not be allowed to enter Canada. People who pose a risk to Canada’s security are also not allowed to enter Canada. Applicants may have to provide a certificate from police authorities in their home country. The Sponsor’s Guide for Family Class explains medical, criminal and background checks.
What is in the sponsorship application package?
This application package is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to sponsor:
Part1:
The sponsorship application:
You, the sponsor, must fill out the sponsorship forms. Use the checklist provided (IMM5491) to make sure all the right forms are filled out and you have gathered the proper documents to support your application.
Part 2:
The application for permanent residence:
The person you are sponsoring and any family members included in the application must fill out the immigration forms. You, the sponsor, can send the forms to them or have them print the forms.
Part 3:
The person you are sponsoring must fill out the forms specific to their region. They should use the checklist from the information guide specific to their region (Appendix A) to make sure they fill out all the right forms. You, the sponsor, can send them the forms or have them print the forms.
This application package is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to sponsor:
- a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner; or
- dependent children.
Part1:
The sponsorship application:
You, the sponsor, must fill out the sponsorship forms. Use the checklist provided (IMM5491) to make sure all the right forms are filled out and you have gathered the proper documents to support your application.
Part 2:
The application for permanent residence:
The person you are sponsoring and any family members included in the application must fill out the immigration forms. You, the sponsor, can send the forms to them or have them print the forms.
Part 3:
The person you are sponsoring must fill out the forms specific to their region. They should use the checklist from the information guide specific to their region (Appendix A) to make sure they fill out all the right forms. You, the sponsor, can send them the forms or have them print the forms.
