If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your spouse, conjugal or common-law partner, dependent child (including adopted child) or other eligible relative to become a permanent resident under the Family Class (FC).

• Spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner.
• Parent or grandparent.
• Dependent child.
• Orphaned, unmarried, and under 18 years of age brother, sister, nephew, niece, or grandchild.
• Intended adopted child under 18 years of age.
  

Who are Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents?
Who can sponsor?

• The sponsor should be 18 years or older.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Prove to be able to support the family member(s) financially.
• Consent to provide financial support to the family member for three years from the date they become permanent Canadian resident.

There are different processes for sponsoring your family under the FC. One process is used for sponsoring your spouse, conjugal or common-law partner and/or dependent children. Another process is used to sponsor other eligible relatives.