Family Reunification

Family Reunification Pathways

Economic pathways are ideal for individuals with work experience, education, language skills, and the ability to contribute to Canada’s workforce. These programs are points-driven, competitive, and often the fastest routes to PR.

Keeping Families Together Through Clear, Compassionate, and Strategic Sponsorship

Family reunification is one of the most meaningful pillars of Canada’s immigration system. Whether you are bringing your spouse, sponsoring your parents, or uniting with your children, these programs are designed to help families build a shared future in Canada.

At Pacific Ways Immigration Consultancy, we understand the emotional and legal complexities involved in family sponsorship. We guide you through each step with sensitivity, accuracy, and strong legal strategy — especially when dealing with complex cases or prior refusals.

Canada offers several family sponsorship options, each with specific requirements and documentation standards.

A. Spousal and Partner Sponsorship

Reuniting spouses and partners is the most commonly used pathway under family reunification. Canada offers two routes:

Inland Spousal Sponsorship

For couples living together in Canada.
Benefits include:

Best suited for couples already residing together and able to establish cohabitation.

Outland Spousal Sponsorship

For partners living outside Canada or couples who need travel flexibility.
Benefits include:

Ideal for couples with long-distance circumstances or inconsistent cohabitation.

What We Help With

Documenting relationship genuineness
Child custody or divorce-related documentation
Cultural or religious marriage considerations
Complex histories: long-distance relationships, age differences, limited communication, prior marriages
Responding to Procedural Fairness Letters (PFLs)
Sponsorship appeals at the IAD for refused cases

B. Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship (PGP)

Canada allows eligible citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to become permanent residents.

PGP applications are highly regulated and require sponsors to meet strict financial obligations.

Sponsor Requirements:

What We Help With

Determining MNI eligibility
Gathering CRA documentation and financial records
Preparing accurate and complete PGP applications
Handling complex family situations
Submitting strong applications during limited intake windows

For families unable to sponsor through PGP, the Super Visa is an excellent temporary alternative that allows parents and grandparents to stay for extended periods.

C. Dependent Children and Adopted Children

A child may be sponsored if they are:

We assist with

These applications must be carefully prepared to avoid delays caused by missing or invalid civil documentation.

D. Other Eligible Family Members (Exceptional Cases)

In rare situations, Canadian citizens or permanent residents may sponsor:

These cases require precise legal interpretation of IRPR regulations and typically involve additional evidence.

Family Reunification