Spouse and parent sponsorship
Help for spouses, partners, parents and grandparents.
Spousal sponsorship
Fees
- Spousal PR sponsorshipfrom CAD 1,500
Government fees are paid separately.
Inland or outland
The sponsor must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian.
Inland is for couples living together in Canada. Outland is usually for partners living outside Canada.
Spousal open work permit
Fees
- Spousal open work permit (SOWP)from CAD 1,800
- SOWP extensionfrom CAD 650
Who it is for
- Spouses of workers in some higher-skilled jobs
- Spouses of some master’s, PhD and professional degree students
- Spouses being sponsored from inside Canada
The rules have changed in recent years, so we check if you qualify before you apply.
Super Visa
Fees
- Super Visafrom CAD 700
Good to know
Longer visits for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens, permanent residents and registered Indians.
The host must meet a minimum income, and the parents need one year of paid Canadian medical insurance.
Shorter trip? Visitor visa
Parents and grandparents sponsorship
Paused by IRCC
We can check a file you already sent, or plan ahead in case it reopens.
Good to know
Permanent residence for parents and grandparents. A Super Visa may be an option in the meantime.
Not sure if sponsorship or a Super Visa fits? We go over the options for your family in the consultation.
Have a question?
Call +1 613 865 1414 (Canada) or +91 93 1717 1212 (India), or message us on WhatsApp.