Parents Sponsorship

Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship in Canada

One of the objectives of the government of Canada is family reunification. The government offers various immigration programs for Canadian citizens to sponsor parents and grandparents to become permanent residents of Canada. Family reunification is one of Canada’s top priorities, and family sponsorship plays a significant role in this process. The relatives do not have to pass selection criteria like other immigration streams. Family sponsorship program reunites family members to live, study and work in Canada.

Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Process 2023

Express Interest to sponsor

To sponsor your parents and grandparents in 2023, Canadian citizens and permanent residents must first express their interest by submitting an online "Interest to Sponsor" form to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This form is available for a limited period, so individuals must stay informed about the opening dates.

Lottery

Once the submission period has closed, IRCC will randomly select potential sponsors from the pool of applicants and invite them to apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents. The lottery system introduced in 2020 aims to provide equal opportunities for everyone interested in sponsoring their parents and grandparents.

Results

After the lottery draw, selected individuals will receive an invitation to apply for sponsorship. The results will be posted on the IRCC website. It's important to note that being selected from the lottery pool doesn't guarantee sponsorship; it only allows proceeding with the application process.

Apply For PR

Once invited, potential sponsors must submit a complete sponsorship application before the deadline specified in your invitation. It includes supporting documents, such as proof of relationship and financial ability to support their parents. IRCC will assess the application, and if approved, the sponsored parents can proceed with their Permanent Resident application.

Who Can Sponsor Parents & Grandparents in Canada

To Sponsor Parents and Grandparents to Canada, You Must

be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
be at least 18 years old or above
be residing in Canada
Prove that you can financially support your parents
sign an undertaking to take care of their basic needs for a specific period
be sponsoring a member of the family
Provide your proof of income
Fulfill all the requirements under the Immigration And Refugee Protection Act and the Immigration And Refugee Protection Regulations

Ineligibility for Sponsorship

Certain circumstances may render an individual ineligible to sponsor their parents and grandparents. If the sponsor has failed to meet financial obligations in previous sponsorship agreements, received social assistance, has been in default of an undertaking, or has been convicted of a violent or sexual offence and declared bankruptcy, they may not be eligible to sponsor their parents.

PGP Minimum Income Requirements

To sponsor parents or grandparents, sponsors must meet the minimum income requirements set by the government. These requirements are updated annually based on the sponsor's family size. It's essential to ensure that the sponsor's income meets the minimum income threshold to avoid delays or rejection of the sponsorship application.

Application Forms

The sponsorship process involves completing various application forms. One of the essential forms for parent sponsorship is IMM 5771, the “Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement, and Undertaking.” This form requires detailed information about both the sponsor and the sponsored parents. The sponsor must fill out these application forms:

It is essential to carefully fill out these forms to ensure the smooth processing of the sponsorship application.

Application Processing Time

The processing time for parents’ and grandparents’ sponsorship applications can vary, depending on several factors. It includes the number of applications received and in progress, as well as the case’s complexity. It takes around 20-24 months for the processing of sponsorship applications. It may take longer than 24 months if an application is incomplete. However, it’s important to note that the person you sponsor might need to give biometrics after applying. Therefore, the processing time includes the time required for them to provide their biometrics.

Sponsorship Application Fees

Sponsoring parents in Canada involves specific fees that the sponsor must pay. These fees include the sponsorship fee, the principal applicant’s fee and fees for medical examinations and background checks. It is important to review the latest fee schedule provided by IRCC to ensure the accurate payment of fees during the sponsorship process.

Faq

Can I sponsor my parents' visa in Canada?

To sponsor parents to Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and must prove that you have sufficient funds to support your parents in Canada.

How long does it take to sponsor parents to Canada?

The processing time for parent sponsorship applications can vary, depending on several factors. It includes the number of applications received and in progress, as well as the case’s complexity. It takes around 20-24 months for the processing of sponsorship applications. It may take longer than 24 months if an application is incomplete.

How much does it cost to sponsor a parent to Canada?

Sponsoring parents in Canada involves specific fees that the sponsor must pay. These fees include the sponsorship fee of $75, as well as the principal applicant processing fee of $490.

What are the requirements to sponsor parents in Canada?

To sponsor parents or grandparents, sponsors must meet the minimum income requirements set by the government. In addition to income requirements, you will need to provide various documents, forms and declarations.

What documents do I need to sponsor my parents?

The sponsorship process involves completing various application forms, such as:

Application to sponsor, sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM1344)
Financial Evaluation for parents and grandparents (IMM 5768)
Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM5409)
Generic application form for Canada (IMM 0008)

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