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Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

r. 129 Requirements for accompanying family members

  • PART 7 Family Classes
  • DIVISION 2 Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class
  • Family Sponsorship

Last verified: June 2026 · Source: justice.gc.ca

The law says

IRPR r. 129
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129 A foreign national who is an accompanying family member of a person who makes an application as a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class shall become a permanent resident if, following an examination, it is established that

  • (a)the person who made the application has become a permanent resident; and
  • (b)the family member is not inadmissible.
Amendment History (1)
  • SOR/2008-202, s. 10(F)

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