Family reunification may involve permanent family sponsorship, temporary visits while a family application is pending, or practical planning for relatives who have recently been approved to join family in Canada.
At a glance
- Family sponsorship pathway review
- Temporary visit options where appropriate
- Post-approval and arrival preparation
- Connections to newcomer and pre-arrival services
Choose the correct immigration route
A family member’s objective may be permanent residence, a temporary visit or another status. The correct application should reflect the true purpose and the family member’s eligibility.
Sponsorship and temporary residence are separate
A pending sponsorship application does not automatically grant temporary status, though a family member may separately apply for temporary residence if eligible.
Preparing for arrival
Approved family members can benefit from pre-arrival information, travel-document checks and settlement planning before they enter Canada.
Family circumstances change
Marriage, separation, births, custody changes and new dependants can affect immigration applications and should be reported or addressed where required.
Official government resources
Use these official sources for the current program rules, forms and government instructions.
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