Immigrate through Express Entry
The application process for skilled immigrants who want to settle in Canada permanently and take part in CANADA economy.
Family sponsorship
Your relatives can live, study and work in Canada if they become permanent residents of Canada. You can sponsor certain relatives to come to Canada if you’re at least 18 years old and a:
Canadian citizen or
person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or
permanent resident of Canada
About the process
If you’re eligible, you can sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent children to become permanent residents of Canada.
If you do, you must be able to:
support them financially
make sure they don’t need social assistance from the government
Fees
Sponsor a spouse, partner from $1,040, or a child from $150
Processing time ?
Sponsor a spouse, partner: about 12 months Sponsor a child: varies by country
Check application processing times
The persons you sponsor may need to give biometrics after they apply. This processing time includes the time they need to give their biometrics.
About the process
If you submit the interest to sponsor form and you’re invited to submit a complete application, you can sponsor your parents and grandparents to become permanent residents of Canada.
If you do, you must:
support them and their dependants financially
make sure they don’t need social assistance from the government
Fees
Sponsor a parent or grandparent: from $1,040
Processing time ?
20 to 24 months
Check application processing times
The persons you sponsor may need to give biometrics after they apply. This processing time includes the time they need to give their biometrics.
Sponsor your relatives: About the process
From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
1. About the process
2. Who can sponsor
3. Who you can sponsor
4. How to apply
5. After you apply
6. Prepare for arrival
Fees
Sponsor a child: from $150
Sponsor an adult (22 years or older): from $1,040
Processing time ?
Varies by country
Check application processing times
You may be able to sponsor certain relatives to immigrate to Canada under the Family Class if you’re at least 18 years old and a:
Canadian citizen or
person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or
permanent resident of Canada
If you sponsor a relative to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you must:
support your relative financially when they arrive
be able to meet basic needs for yourself and your relative, such as:
food
shelter
clothing
make sure your relative doesn’t need social assistance
Parent and grandparent super visa
Information for parents and grandparents, including applications for super visas, processing times, what to expect when you arrive in Canada and how to extend your stay.
Immigration process — Intercountry adoption: About the process
From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
1. About the process
2. Who can apply
3. How to apply
4. After you apply
5. Prepare for arrival
Fees
Sponsor an adopted child: $150
Processing time ?
Varies by country
Check application processing times
There are two processes that you must go through when you adopt a child from another country: the adoption process and the immigration process.
The immigration process has two parts:
the application for sponsorship; and
the application for permanent residence for the child.
After your child arrives in Canada as a permanent resident, you can apply for citizenship on the child’s behalf. However, the adoption must be finalized before the child can be granted citizenship.
Learn more about applying for a grant of citizenship for your child.
Help for spouses or partners who are victims of abuse
Exit this page quickly:
To exit this page quickly:
If your abuser monitors your computer, delete your browsing history.
You don’t have to stay in an abusive relationship to keep your status in Canada
The person who’s abusing you might tell you that you’ll be deported or lose your children if you leave. If you’re a permanent resident, you have rights and freedoms in Canada.
There used to be a condition on some sponsored spouses or partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Under that condition, you had to live with your sponsor to keep permanent resident status. That condition no longer exists, and your status no longer depends on you living with your sponsor.
If you have temporary status in Canada, you also have options.
Get help if someone is threatening you
Call 9-1-1 or your local police in an emergency.
Call 1-888-242-2100 to contact our Client Support Centre for information on your citizenship or immigration status.
Choose the option for victims of abuse and forced marriage to speak directly to an agent.
They will tell you about your options. This includes a fee-exempt permit created for victims of family violence who need to escape their abusive spouse or partner.
Call 2-1-1 to find community, social and health services.
Find more services and information to deal with violence and abuse.
If you are a woman escaping violence, find a women’s shelter.
If you are a young person who needs support, you can talk to counsellors without giving your name at Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or visit their website.
You can also get this information in other languages:
How to get help
We have organizations that can offer you support or helpful information. Services are confidential.
Find out how to get help if you are a victim of abuse or neglect.
You might feel very alone in Canada.
Your abuser might lie to you about your status in Canada.
You might find it hard to talk to people.
You might fear for your safety and the safety of your children.
You might find it hard to communicate in English or French.
You might be confused about your rights under Canadian law.
Getting help is not shameful. You have the right to seek help.
If you are facing family violence and are afraid of losing your immigration status in Canada by leaving your abusive spouse or partner, you have options:
If you have valid temporary status in Canada, you may be able to:
extend or renew your status
If your temporary status is expired, you may be eligible to:
restore your status
apply for a special permit to stay in Canada temporarily
Different programs are available to immigrate to Canada, such as applying for permanent residence under humanitarian and compassionate grounds
Remember:
In Canada, abuse is not tolerated.
You don’t have to stay in an abusive situation.
What is abuse or neglect
Abuse:
Abuse is behaviour that scares, isolates, or controls another person. This may be actions or words. Abuse may be a pattern or a single incident.
Neglect:
Neglect is the failure to provide care, which can cause serious harm. This may be not providing food, clothing, medical care or shelter, or any other behaviour that could be hurtful.
There are many types of abuse or neglect. As a victim, you may experience more than 1 type of abuse.
The abuser could be your spouse, former spouse, partner or former partner, another family member or friend. The abuser could also be a member of your spouse’s or partner’s family. The abuser may be male or female.
Find out more about types of family violence and how to recognize abuse.
Types of abuse or neglect
Physical abuse is contact that intimidates or hurts, for example
hitting or pushing
burning
pinching
slapping or punching
kicking
cutting or stabbing
Sexual abuse is any sexual touching or action that is done against your will. This is a crime in Canada, even if you are in a relationship with your abuser. For example, when someone
touches you or acts in a sexual way without your consent
continues sexual activity when you have asked them to stop
forces you to commit unsafe or humiliating sexual acts
Emotional or psychological abuse might include
insulting, humiliating or yelling
harassing or threatening
intimidating, name-calling or disrespecting
criticizing or blaming
breaking your things
hurting or threatening to hurt family, friends or pets
keeping you from seeing your family or friends
threatening to take away or hurt your children
Financial abuse is when someone limits your access to money to hurt you, for example
taking your paycheck or money without permission
withholding money, so that you can’t pay for things you or your children need, such as food, shelter or medical treatment
Controlling behaviour that limits your freedom, such as
withholding your passport, identification or other important documents
keeping you in your home and not allowing you to leave
constantly questioning and monitoring your Internet and phone use
not allowing you to see your family and friends
Neglect is when a family member who has a duty to care for you fails to provide you with your basic needs. This can involve
not providing proper food or warm clothing
not providing adequate health care or medication
failing to prevent physical harm
Forced marriage
Forced marriage is when consent is not freely given by at least one of the parties to the marriage. Unlike arranged marriages which take place with the consent of both parties, in forced marriages, individuals are coerced to marry, usually by family members, through threats, physical violence, or emotional manipulation.
The application process for skilled immigrants who want to settle in Canada permanently and take part in CANADA economy.
Family sponsorship
Your relatives can live, study and work in Canada if they become permanent residents of Canada. You can sponsor certain relatives to come to Canada if you’re at least 18 years old and a:
Canadian citizen or
person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or
permanent resident of Canada
About the process
If you’re eligible, you can sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent children to become permanent residents of Canada.
If you do, you must be able to:
support them financially
make sure they don’t need social assistance from the government
Fees
Sponsor a spouse, partner from $1,040, or a child from $150
Processing time ?
Sponsor a spouse, partner: about 12 months Sponsor a child: varies by country
Check application processing times
The persons you sponsor may need to give biometrics after they apply. This processing time includes the time they need to give their biometrics.
About the process
If you submit the interest to sponsor form and you’re invited to submit a complete application, you can sponsor your parents and grandparents to become permanent residents of Canada.
If you do, you must:
support them and their dependants financially
make sure they don’t need social assistance from the government
Fees
Sponsor a parent or grandparent: from $1,040
Processing time ?
20 to 24 months
Check application processing times
The persons you sponsor may need to give biometrics after they apply. This processing time includes the time they need to give their biometrics.
Sponsor your relatives: About the process
From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
1. About the process
2. Who can sponsor
3. Who you can sponsor
4. How to apply
5. After you apply
6. Prepare for arrival
Fees
Sponsor a child: from $150
Sponsor an adult (22 years or older): from $1,040
Processing time ?
Varies by country
Check application processing times
You may be able to sponsor certain relatives to immigrate to Canada under the Family Class if you’re at least 18 years old and a:
Canadian citizen or
person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or
permanent resident of Canada
If you sponsor a relative to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you must:
support your relative financially when they arrive
be able to meet basic needs for yourself and your relative, such as:
food
shelter
clothing
make sure your relative doesn’t need social assistance
Parent and grandparent super visa
Information for parents and grandparents, including applications for super visas, processing times, what to expect when you arrive in Canada and how to extend your stay.
Immigration process — Intercountry adoption: About the process
From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
1. About the process
2. Who can apply
3. How to apply
4. After you apply
5. Prepare for arrival
Fees
Sponsor an adopted child: $150
Processing time ?
Varies by country
Check application processing times
There are two processes that you must go through when you adopt a child from another country: the adoption process and the immigration process.
The immigration process has two parts:
the application for sponsorship; and
the application for permanent residence for the child.
After your child arrives in Canada as a permanent resident, you can apply for citizenship on the child’s behalf. However, the adoption must be finalized before the child can be granted citizenship.
Learn more about applying for a grant of citizenship for your child.
Help for spouses or partners who are victims of abuse
Exit this page quickly:
To exit this page quickly:
If your abuser monitors your computer, delete your browsing history.
You don’t have to stay in an abusive relationship to keep your status in Canada
The person who’s abusing you might tell you that you’ll be deported or lose your children if you leave. If you’re a permanent resident, you have rights and freedoms in Canada.
There used to be a condition on some sponsored spouses or partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Under that condition, you had to live with your sponsor to keep permanent resident status. That condition no longer exists, and your status no longer depends on you living with your sponsor.
If you have temporary status in Canada, you also have options.
Get help if someone is threatening you
Call 9-1-1 or your local police in an emergency.
Call 1-888-242-2100 to contact our Client Support Centre for information on your citizenship or immigration status.
Choose the option for victims of abuse and forced marriage to speak directly to an agent.
They will tell you about your options. This includes a fee-exempt permit created for victims of family violence who need to escape their abusive spouse or partner.
Call 2-1-1 to find community, social and health services.
Find more services and information to deal with violence and abuse.
If you are a woman escaping violence, find a women’s shelter.
If you are a young person who needs support, you can talk to counsellors without giving your name at Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or visit their website.
You can also get this information in other languages:
How to get help
We have organizations that can offer you support or helpful information. Services are confidential.
Find out how to get help if you are a victim of abuse or neglect.
You might feel very alone in Canada.
Your abuser might lie to you about your status in Canada.
You might find it hard to talk to people.
You might fear for your safety and the safety of your children.
You might find it hard to communicate in English or French.
You might be confused about your rights under Canadian law.
Getting help is not shameful. You have the right to seek help.
If you are facing family violence and are afraid of losing your immigration status in Canada by leaving your abusive spouse or partner, you have options:
If you have valid temporary status in Canada, you may be able to:
extend or renew your status
If your temporary status is expired, you may be eligible to:
restore your status
apply for a special permit to stay in Canada temporarily
Different programs are available to immigrate to Canada, such as applying for permanent residence under humanitarian and compassionate grounds
Remember:
In Canada, abuse is not tolerated.
You don’t have to stay in an abusive situation.
What is abuse or neglect
Abuse:
Abuse is behaviour that scares, isolates, or controls another person. This may be actions or words. Abuse may be a pattern or a single incident.
Neglect:
Neglect is the failure to provide care, which can cause serious harm. This may be not providing food, clothing, medical care or shelter, or any other behaviour that could be hurtful.
There are many types of abuse or neglect. As a victim, you may experience more than 1 type of abuse.
The abuser could be your spouse, former spouse, partner or former partner, another family member or friend. The abuser could also be a member of your spouse’s or partner’s family. The abuser may be male or female.
Find out more about types of family violence and how to recognize abuse.
Types of abuse or neglect
Physical abuse is contact that intimidates or hurts, for example
hitting or pushing
burning
pinching
slapping or punching
kicking
cutting or stabbing
Sexual abuse is any sexual touching or action that is done against your will. This is a crime in Canada, even if you are in a relationship with your abuser. For example, when someone
touches you or acts in a sexual way without your consent
continues sexual activity when you have asked them to stop
forces you to commit unsafe or humiliating sexual acts
Emotional or psychological abuse might include
insulting, humiliating or yelling
harassing or threatening
intimidating, name-calling or disrespecting
criticizing or blaming
breaking your things
hurting or threatening to hurt family, friends or pets
keeping you from seeing your family or friends
threatening to take away or hurt your children
Financial abuse is when someone limits your access to money to hurt you, for example
taking your paycheck or money without permission
withholding money, so that you can’t pay for things you or your children need, such as food, shelter or medical treatment
Controlling behaviour that limits your freedom, such as
withholding your passport, identification or other important documents
keeping you in your home and not allowing you to leave
constantly questioning and monitoring your Internet and phone use
not allowing you to see your family and friends
Neglect is when a family member who has a duty to care for you fails to provide you with your basic needs. This can involve
not providing proper food or warm clothing
not providing adequate health care or medication
failing to prevent physical harm
Forced marriage
Forced marriage is when consent is not freely given by at least one of the parties to the marriage. Unlike arranged marriages which take place with the consent of both parties, in forced marriages, individuals are coerced to marry, usually by family members, through threats, physical violence, or emotional manipulation.
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