Applicants are selected on the basis of family reunification, social, and humanitarian objectives.
Members of the family class
- Adoptions
- Spouse or common-law partner in Canada class
- Humanitarian and compassionate consideration (H & C)
- Permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents
- Health-care workers permanent residence pathway: COVID-19 program delivery
- Protected persons
- Temporary resident permit holders
- Overseas processing of family members of in-Canada applicants for permanent residence