Canadian immigration policy and legislation permits both recent immigrants and long-established Canadians to be reunited with their close family members from abroad.Applicants may qualify under the Family Class on the basis of their relationship to a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. Family class members include spouse, common-law partner (opposite and same sex), conjugal partner, dependent children, parents, grandparents and other prescribed family members.The Act and Regulations to which the family class falls under reflects Canada’s commitment to family reunification while recognizing that this must be done with an accountability of the sponsor to honor their obligations in the care and maintenance of the new immigrants.The above facts are simply a high level overview of the Family Class requirements, please contact our office a free and confidential assessment of your case scenario.