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Dependent & Family visas in Canada

All visa options within this category.

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Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) – Sponsorship

Entry: conditional
Stay: pathway to permanent residence
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Fee: varies CAD (Program opens periodically; see IRCC for intake and fees)

Work allowed: no (as visitors unless other authorization obtained)

Extendable: not_applicable

Processing time: varies

Super Visa (Parents and Grandparents Multiple‑Entry Visa)

Entry: multiple
Stay: up to 5–10 years validity with up to 2 years per visit (as issued)
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Fee: varies CAD (Processing fees apply; see IRCC for amounts)

Work allowed: no

Extendable: no (must leave and re-enter to renew stay; may apply for extension via visitor record)

Processing time: varies by consulate

Family Class – Sponsorship of Spouse, Common‑law Partner, Conjugal Partner and Dependent Child

Entry: conditional
Stay: pathway to permanent residence
pathway

Fee: varies CAD (Processing fees and sponsorship undertaking obligations apply; see IRCC)

Work allowed: conditional (sponsored spouses/partners may be eligible for open work permits in some cases)

Extendable: not_applicable

Processing time: varies (inland/outland processing times differ)

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