Parent & Grandparents Sponsorship

Canada is a nation with beautiful natural landscapes as well as multicultural areas, but most importantly, it's where families hang and create bonds that run through generations. This is true for many Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The chance to bring parents and grandparents to Canada as permanent residents is not just a dream—it's, in reality, a warm desire. The Parent & Grandparents Sponsorship program opens the doors to this dream as far as a unifying love under the Canadian sky goes.

Who Can Sponsor?

To be a sponsor, one must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with an age over 18 and reside in Canada. The other requirement is to have at least the minimum necessary income (MNI), depending on the family size. The earnings should be enough for the support of their families and loved ones. The MNI gets reviewed every year, so one needs to be aware of it and prepare for it every year.

The Sponsorship Journey

• Expression of Interest: Every year, there is a submission of the "Interest to Sponsor" form as a starting point for the sponsorship process. It is quite easy but also very important, for it marks the beginning of your declaration of desire to provide your parents or grandparents with a home under your care.
• Invitation to Apply: The excitement begins when Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) makes random selections from the submitted forms. If you are one of the lucky ones, then you may be invited for a complete application process for sponsorship.
• Complete Your Application: An invitation marks the starting point, and the real work gets done when you are required to submit a complete application. This will comprise proving a connection to your family member, ensuring that your income exceeds thresholds, and agreeing to support them financially. It is not just paperwork but a declaration of intent.
• Financial Commitment: You are committing for up to 20 years as a sponsor. You have guaranteed that your small family eats, is clothed, and has a roof over its head. You sign an undertaking agreement, which is a serious legal document.

Understanding the Limitations

It should be noted that the Parent & Grandparents Sponsorship program also has its hassles. The intake each year is set for a specific number of applications, and the doors close once the quota has been reached to await opening at the next intake. Processing times are also unpredictable, so it is always wise to check any IRCC announcement for updates.

Alternatives: The Super Visa

If the sponsorship route is too scary or you miss the deadline for application, then you've got another option: the Super Visa. This temporary visa lets your parents and grandparents visit Canada for up to five years, so it's an awesome interim alternative while you're working through the process of sponsorship.

The Importance of Professional Guidance

The sponsorship process can be complex and confusing. It is full of requirements and timelines, making potential migrants miss out if some of them are not acted upon in time. This amount of complexity calls for immigration consultants since they would help you navigate through these complex procedures.

It's never easy bringing family members together. We at Jingle Bells Immigration understand this emotional pain and work towards making this process simple for you. If you have any questions about Parent & Grandparents Sponsorship, you can call us at +1 437 999 6400 or drop us an email at info@jinglebellsimmigration.com. Let us help you make your family reunification dream come true.