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Applying as a Member of the Family Class

This application is for persons who wish to be re-united with close family members in Canada. A Canadian citizen or permanent resident must sponsor family class immigrants. This person can sponsor:

  • parents or grandparents;
  • an orphaned close family member;
  • a child to be adopted in Canada.

The person in Canada must first submit a sponsorship. For more information on the sponsorship process, refer to the Application to Sponsor.

Your sponsor should advise you once your sponsorship has been processed and send you a Family Class application. You must submit your completed Family Class application to the Canadian visa office that will serve you. Check the list of countries and Visa Offices to find out where you must submit your application.

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This application includes the following items:

General information for all applicants:

Applications forms.
All forms are required.

Visa office specific instructions.
Select the visa office where you must apply, for information on country-specific documents required and office procedures for applying.
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Last Updated: 2004-12-30 Return to top of page Important Notices