According to Canadian immigration laws, particularly within the Family Class immigration category, individuals have the opportunity to sponsor their family members, such as parents and grandparents, to come to Canada. The Canadian government annually determines a specific number of applications to be accepted and processed under the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program.
Applicants for this program express their desire to sponsor their family members by submitting the interest to sponsor form. The Canadian government selects individuals whose applications will be processed based on the date of submission. Invitations are then sent to these individuals to submit sponsorship and permanent residency applications.
Conditions for parents or grandparents sponsorship for permanent residency in Canada
The conditions for parents or grandparents sponsorship for permanent residency in Canada are the following:
- The sponsor must be over the age of 18.
- The sponsor must be a Canadian citizen residing inside or outside of Canada, or a permanent resident residing in Canada.
- Proof must be provided that the sponsor can financially support their family members. This is demonstrated by ensuring income requirements are met for the last three years before the application.
Applicants within this program can sponsor their parents or grandparents, whether the relationship is by blood or adoption. Additionally, dependent children of sponsored individuals can be included in the application, provided they are under 22 years, or over 22 years old if specific conditions are met. It’s important to note that parents and grandparents must also meet federal government requirements for permanent residency applications, including health and security requirements.
After receiving the invitation from the federal government, applicants must submit their applications and pay the required fees for the sponsorship and permanent residency application, as well as identity verification fees, within 60 days of receiving the invitation. This process typically takes between 20 and 24 months.
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