Parent/Grandparent Sponsorship
Parent/Grandparent Sponsorship
Parent and grandparent sponsorship is a process by which a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their parents or grandparents to come to Canada as permanent residents.
To be eligible to sponsor a parent or grandparent, the sponsor must be at least 18 years old and must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The sponsor must also show that they meet the income requirements set by the government to support the sponsored family member financially.
The parent or grandparent being sponsored must also meet certain eligibility criteria, such as passing medical and security checks, and not being inadmissible to Canada for other reasons, such as criminality or health issues.
The government of Canada typically opens up a limited number of sponsorship spots each year through a lottery system, and interested sponsors must first express their interest in sponsoring by submitting an online form during the designated period. From there, sponsors are chosen at random and invited to apply to sponsor their parents or grandparents.
The parent or grandparent sponsorship process can take several years to complete, and it can involve a lot of paperwork and documentation. It is important to work with an experienced immigration lawyer or consultant to ensure that the process is completed correctly and efficiently.