Family Sponsorship

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    Spousal or Common-law Partner

    Are you looking to sponsor your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner? Who is considered a conjugal partner? Are you applying from within (inland) or outside of Canada?

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    Dependent Child

    Who is considered a dependent child? What is the cut-off age for dependency, and what is the “lock-in” age?

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    Parents and grandparents

    Thinking about sponsoring your parents or grandparents? Are you eligible? What is an undertaking and what is the sponsorship agreement? We can help you answer all these questions.