Permanent residence

Family sponsorship

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be able to sponsor certain family members, depending on the relationship and the rules of the category. Eligibility, documents, declarations and family history may need review on both sides.

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Spouse, partner and dependent child sponsorship

These applications may require evidence of the legal or family relationship and, where applicable, that the relationship is genuine and was not entered into primarily for immigration purposes. One civil document rarely tells the complete story.

02

Other family sponsorship situations

Other categories may be available under current law and program rules. Availability and intake can change, so the category actually open and applicable should be assessed.

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What may need to be reviewed

  • Sponsor eligibility
  • Relationship and civil-status documents
  • Previous marriages or relationships
  • Dependent children and family composition
  • Immigration history and previous declarations
  • Relationship evidence
  • Financial or undertaking requirements
  • Admissibility issues
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How Trogon may help

  • Consultation and eligibility review
  • Document checklist and evidence review
  • Review of relationship evidence
  • Application review before submission
  • Representation where accepted

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does a valid marriage certificate automatically prove that a sponsorship will be approved?

No. The civil validity of a marriage and the immigration assessment of the relationship are related but different questions. The complete facts and evidence must be considered.

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