Adopted Child Sponsorship
Overview
Adopted children may be sponsored when the adoption is recognized under Canadian law and IRCC requirements. Intercountry adoptions must meet Hague Convention or non-Hague safeguards where applicable.
This page provides general guidance aligned with publicly available IRCC information and should be used as a starting point before a personalized assessment.
Who Can Apply
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have completed a lawful adoption
- Sponsors able to demonstrate the adoption is genuine and in the child's best interest
What You Should Know
Timelines depend on country of origin and completion of provincial adoption assessments. Some cases proceed to citizenship rather than immigration sponsorship.
Eligibility Requirements
- Adoption finalized or in process according to applicable provincial and federal rules
- Child meets definition of dependent child where required
- Sponsor meets standard sponsorship eligibility requirements
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