Lonely Canadian Sponsorship Guide: IRCC Requirements
A detailed look at IRCC requirements for the Lonely Canadian (Other Relative) sponsorship category.
Last updated: May 2026
The "Lonely Canadian" provision applies when the sponsor has no close family members in Canada or abroad except the spouse. Meeting this definition can affect processing times and streams, but the genuineness of the relationship remains the central assessment.
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