SPOUSE SPONSORSHIP VISA:Canada Partner Visa As of October 25, 2012, sponsored spouses or partners must live two years from the day they get their permanent resident status in Canada.SUPER VISA (PARENTS):As of November 5, 2011, no new applications to sponsor parents or grandparents will be accepted for processing for up to 24 months. DEPENDENT VISA:Immigrants who have migrated to Canada under the economic immigration policies can apply under the dependent visa category to welcome their family members to live with them in Canada.