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

Detailed information for this visa type in Canada.

pathway

Entry: conditional

Stay: pathway to permanent residence

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Fee

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

Max stay

pathway to permanent residence

Validity

permanent_residence application process

Entry type

conditional

Extendable

not_applicable

Work allowed

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

Sponsorship required

yes

Financial requirements

sponsor must meet undertaking income requirements (support obligation)

Health insurance required

conditional

Path to permanent residency

yes

Path to citizenship

conditional

Processing time

varies (inland/outland processing times differ)

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