Adoptions include adoptions completed abroad and intentions to adopt in Canada. Sponsors must state which situation applies and whether the child is:

Sponsors must also state the country where the child is living, which may not always be the same as the child’s country of citizenship. If the child is not yet identified, sponsors must state on the sponsorship application from which country they intend to adopt and provide the name to the visa office and provincial adoption authorities as soon the child is identified.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor an application for permanent residence from their orphaned relative who is less than 18 years of age.