Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship: Bringing Your Family to Canada
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Canada values its commitment to keeping families together. You can sponsor your parents or grandparents as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident under Canada’s family sponsorship category.
Who is Eligible to Sponsor Parents and Grandparents to Canada?
You have to submit an expression of interest to sponsor to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
You have to submit an expression of interest to sponsor to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
As a sponsor, you will be required to provide financial support to your family so they do not rely on social assistance from the Canadian government.
You need to meet the following requirements:
- Be of 18 years or older
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident
- Meet the minimum necessary income requirements
- Provide financial support
You will be required to undertake the following commitments:
- Provide financial support for your family members for 20 years after they become permanent residents
- Repay any social assistance received by your sponsored family
- Agree to a sponsorship agreement
Agreeing to a sponsorship agreement means that you will provide for the basic needs of your sponsored family.
What is the Process of Sponsoring Parents and Grandparents?
You have to submit an interest for sponsorship with basic information from the applicant's and sponsor's name, address, date of birth, etc. If your information is complete, then you will receive a confirmation number.
The government allows only a predetermined amount of sponsorship applications. If your application is selected, then you will receive an invitation to sponsor your parents and grandparents.
You must submit a completed application within 60 days of receiving the invitation.
What are the Different Types of Spousal Sponsorship?
You can not apply to sponsor a parent or grandparent if you are:
- In prison
- In default on an immigration loan
- Have an undischarged bankruptcy
- Didn't pay any court-ordered alimony or child support
- Didn't provide financial support to your last sponsor
- Convicted of a crime that is sexual or violent in nature or caused bodily harm and didn't receive a record suspension
What Other Options Are Available for Sponsoring Parents and Grandparents?
If your expression of interest to sponsor was not accepted or you want to see your parents or grandparents sooner, then you can apply for a Super Visa.
A Super Visa is a special temporary residence visa that allows longer stays for parents and grandparents. A Super Visa is a multi-entry visa and is valid for up to 10 years and allows you to stay in Canada for a duration of up to 2 years at a time.
Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Processing Time
The average processing time for Parent and Grandparent sponsorships is between 20 and 24 months
Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Refusal
These are some of the top reasons why a Parent and Grandparent Sponsorships may be refused:
- Sponsor does not meet the minimum income requirement
- Incorrect or outdated application forms
- Ineligible relationship
- Applicant(s) is/are inadmissible to Canada
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Sponsorship for Parents and Grandparents
The Family Class program allows sponsorship for spouses, dependent children, parents, and grandparents. You can sponsor a non-immediate family member in special circumstances, such as the adoption of your niece or nephew.
Your spouse may be eligible to sponsor your in-laws and you may be a co-signer on the application.
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