PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS SPONSORSHIP VISA

The Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Visa allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents. Here's what you need to know:

Eligibility

• Sponsor Eligibility: To sponsor parents or grandparents, the sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is at least 18 years old and meets specific income requirements.
• Income Requirements: Sponsors must meet the minimum necessary income (MNI) for the last three taxation years. This requirement ensures sponsors have the financial means to support their sponsored family members without relying on social assistance.
• Commitment: Sponsors must commit to financially supporting their sponsored parents or grandparents for a period of 20 years.
• Admissibility: Parents or grandparents being sponsored must meet admissibility requirements, including health and security checks.

Application Process

The application process for the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Visa involves the following steps:

1. Submit interest to sponsor: Sponsors must submit an expression of interest to sponsor form during the specified intake period.
2. Receive invitation to apply: From the pool of sponsors who submitted expressions of interest, a limited number of sponsors are invited to apply to sponsor their parents or grandparents.
3. Complete sponsorship application: Sponsors who receive an invitation to apply must complete and submit the sponsorship application within the specified timeframe.
4. Submit permanent residence application: Once the sponsorship application is approved, the sponsored parents or grandparents must submit their permanent residence application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
5. Processing and decision: IRCC processes the permanent residence application, including health and security checks, and makes a decision on granting permanent residency.

After Arrival in Canada

After arriving in Canada as permanent residents, sponsored parents or grandparents have the right to live, work, and study in Canada. They can also access healthcare and other benefits available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

For More Information

For detailed information on the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Visa, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and processing times, individuals are encouraged to visit the official website of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or consult with immigration advisors.