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🇨🇦 Canada

Family Sponsorship Visa

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor close family members for permanent residence. Spouse/partner sponsorship has no income requirement (with limited exceptions) and offers inland vs outland processing options. Inland applicants may apply for Open Work Permit while awaiting decision. 2026 targets: 84,000 spouse/partner admissions. Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) suspended for 2026 - no new applications accepted; Super Visa remains available for extended visits. Dependent children can be sponsored until age 22 (if no spouse/partner). Processing times: outland spouse ~5-6 months, inland ~12-28 months. Quebec has separate cap that reached maximum until June 2026.

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Processing Time

Spouse outland: 5-6 months, Spouse inland: 12-28 months

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Cost

CAD $1,050 sponsorship + $515 PR fee + $85 biometrics = ~$1,650

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Duration

Permanent residence

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Work Rights

Full work rights as PR; Open Work Permit available during inland processing

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Sponsor: Canadian citizen or PR, 18+, residing in Canada
  • 2Genuine relationship (spouse/partner)
  • 3No income requirement for spouse/partner (exceptions apply)
  • 4Sponsor not in default on previous sponsorship
  • 5Sponsor not bankrupt, in prison, or receiving social assistance

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