Who is a Member of the Family Class

When sponsoring a member of the family class, you will also need to know what exactly is a member of the family class. It goes beyond your spouse, common law or conjugal partner. This class extends to relatives as well and are those who can essentially be sponsored under this application type, assuming that the category is still open.

Below is a list of those who qualify as a member of the family class and can therefore be sponsored by a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Before taking the steps to begin any application, it is wise to make sure that you first qualify and meet the basic requirements.