In 2002 Canada’s immigration laws changed to allow unmarried partners of Canadians (whether same-sex or opposite-sex partners) to be sponsored by their Canadian partners.

Good starting points include:

• Immigration for Same-Sex Couples Where One Partner is Canadian and the Other Partner is Immigrating, also from the law firm of Smith & Hughes, discusses the options.

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