Family
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident sponsors their spouse, common-law or conjugal partner for permanent residence, from inside or outside Canada.
Open all year.
Open work permits for partners, and in some cases children, of eligible students, workers and permanent residence applicants.
Open but narrowed since January 21, 2025: only certain studies, jobs and permanent residence routes qualify.
A citizen or permanent resident sponsors their dependent child, usually under 22 and not married or in a common-law relationship.
Open all year. Processing time depends on the child’s country.
A visa that lets parents and grandparents of citizens and permanent residents stay up to five years at a time.
Open all year, with easier income rules since March 31, 2026.
Statuses change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm on the official page before you apply. This is general information, not legal advice.
