The Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship program recently changed. The Program opens once a year usually with an intake cap of 10,000 applications. It might seem like a big number, but it is a cap was reached fast. That means there are a lot of people wanting to have access to this program since your Parents or Grandparents may come as Permanent Residents into Canada and we all know that is a great opportunity for a family.
Each year the system to access this program might change, so you have to be up to date. This 2020 the program will open in October. For this specific category we suggest you Subscribe to our Newsletter or check our News Section through out the year as changes to this program are made yearly.
Now if you want to sponsor your parents or grandparents you will have to make an expression of interest. The 2020 Expression of Interest will open from October 13, 2020 to November 3, 2020. The minimum income requirements for the 2020 will be updated.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ARE SELECTED?
From the time you receive your E-mail confirmation, you have 60 days to apply for sponsorship according to the new guidelines given. You must submit a complete application and of course you should meet the eligibility requirements.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED?
Once the cap is reached you will have to wait until next year to apply under this program, if that is the case you can look into other options such as the Super Visa. You can check the benefits and requirements to apply for this type of Visa.
You have to keep in mind that in order to apply for the Parent and Grandparent you have to meet the income requirements and that you will have certain obligations. We will be posting the Income table for the program once it is released.
THE SPONSOR AND CO-SIGNER (IF APPLICABLE) WILL AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
The sponsor and their relative must sign a sponsorship agreement that commits the sponsor to provide financial support to their relative, if necessary. As well as the co-signer if you have one.
The sponsor and co-signer if applicable, must promise to provide financial support for the relative and any other eligible relatives accompanying them for a period of 20 years. The time period begins the day the parent or grandparent becomes a permanent resident.
The sponsor must meet the minimum income threshold for this program which is based in the Low Income Cut-offs plus 30%
If you wish to apply for this program it is important that you understand in detail what this applications can offer for you as well as how to prepare in advance if you are planning to sponsor your Parents or Grandparents, that is why we suggest you to Contact Us to better evaluate your case.