If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and at least 18 years old, you can sponsor certain relatives to come to Canada. Your relatives can live, study and work in Canada if they become permanent residents.
Sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent children
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Sponsor your parents and grandparents
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Sponsor your adopted children and other relatives
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Visit your children or grandchildren
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Information for sponsored spouses or partners
What conditional permanent residence is, know your rights, identify abuse, neglect and forced marriage, and get help if you are being abused