Welcome to www.GayImmigration.ca

Welcome to Canada. We have some of the world's most gay friendly laws and protections. Our Supreme Court has interpreted the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in our Constitution to protect us from discrimination. Canadian immigration law and regulations were written entirely gender neutral.

A Canadian or Canadian Permanent Resident can sponsor their same sex spouse (legally valid marriage, currently this means in Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, South Africa, Canada or Massachusetts), common-law partner (have lived with your partner for at least a year, does not matter where) or Conjugal Partner (in a relationship for at least a year but for reasons beyond your control have not been able to get married or become common-law) in a Family Class sponsorship application on the basis of your gay relationship.

A Canadian or Canadian Permanent Resident and their gay spouse or common-law partner may co-sign a sponsorship of their parents or grand parents. These sponsorship applications include the dependents of the person being sponsored. Bring your family together to live free and proud in Canada.

In an Economic Class (Skilled Worker, Self-Employed, Investor or Entrepreneur) application your sexuality is not relevant to the success of your application. If you are legally married or in a common-law relationship you MUST include him on your application. These applications include your dependents and those of your common-law partner. We have openly gay politicians, millionaires, hairdressers, entertainers, ministers, athletes, immigration consultants, etc. ...come join us.

If you are in, or plan to come to Canada as a student or foreign worker (including working holiday youth programs), you may be able to get a work permit for your spouse or common-law partner so you can come here together.

About Us (Peter Bernier)

I have been helping gay couples with immigration to Canada since 1994 when we got my partner his permanent residence. He has now become a Canadian citizen and we recently celebrated our 15th anniversary. I am one of Canada's most experienced experts on Canadian immigration for gays. I am a member of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) as required to represent you, a member of the Canadian Association of Immigration Professionals (CAPIC), Co-Chair of CAPIC's Ontario Education Committee, and a High Honours Graduate of the Immigration Practitioner's Certificate Program. I have volunteered with LEGIT in Toronto since 1994 when I founded LEGIT-Toronto.