Eligibility for Parents and Grandparents PR Visa

If you want to bring your parents or grandparents to Canada, you can sponsor them by checking the below-listed eligibility requirements as a sponsor for their PR visa:

• You should be at least 18 years old and above.
• You should live in Canada.
• You should either be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or an individual registered under the Canadian Indian Act.
• You should have adequate funds to support the parent you are sponsoring.
• Your parents and grandparents should have a blood relation to you or be legally adopted by you.
• A sponsorship agreement must be signed accepting to provide basic needs for family members for the next 20 years.

Who is not eligible for to sponsor your parents?

You may not be able to sponsor a parent if you:

• Are currently in prison or have been convicted of other criminal offences.
• Have not paid your alimony or child support payments.
• Have declared bankruptcy and have not been released from it yet.
• Have received social assistance for reasons other than being disabled.
• Have failed to pay back an immigration loan or made late payments.
• Have sponsored another relative in the past and did not meet the terms of the sponsorship agreement.

Documents for Parents Canadian PR Visa

Ensure that your documentation meets the criteria for the Parents Canadian PR Visa:

• Submit the sponsorship application.
• Provide the agreement for sponsorship.
• Demonstrate financial ability through appropriate evidence.
• Include medical documents for your parents/grandparents.
• Furnish police clearance certificates for your parents or grandparents.
• Submit biometrics for your parents or grandparents.

Note: In the case of an adopted relation, present the relevant legal adoption documents.

Apply for Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP)

Interest to Sponsor: Fill out interest to sponsor form on the IRCC website.

Evaluation: IRCC will analyze submissions, eliminating duplicates after the PGP pool closes.

Lottery Results: Randomly chosen sponsors will receive an email invitation to apply for their parents and grandparents.

Note: If not, you can still apply for a visitor or Super Visa.

Apply for PR: If chosen, apply to become a sponsor. Parents and grandparents must apply for permanent residency within the stated invitation deadline.

Applying for a Super Visa

While applying for a Super Visa for your parents and grandparents, follow the similar process as for the PR visa. But the major difference is that the Super Visa is a temporary visa designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. It allows your parents to stay in Canada for extended periods from two years per entry. This valid up to 10 years without the need for frequent renewals.

Benefits of Canada PR for Parents

Canada is a welcoming country with a friendly environment. Obtaining a Canada Permanent Resident (PR) visa for parents offers many benefits, such as:

1. Access free healthcare: Canada has universal healthcare, offering free medical services to all its visitors and permanent residents.
2. Retirement Benefits: You can enjoy and benefit from Canada's pension plans.
3. Work and Live Anywhere: With economic opportunities, you can start your career.
4. Protection under Canadian Law: Receive legal protection afforded to Canadian citizens.
5. Citizenship Eligibility: After meeting residency requirements, PR holders can apply for Canadian citizenship.

Income requirement for Parent Sponsorship

Cost to sponsor a family member in Canada

Canada provides sponsorship programs designed for individuals who are either permanent residents or citizens of the country. This allows them to bring their beloved family members to Canada. As per Canada government rules, the cost to sponsor a family member or a relative in Canada are outlined below:

• Basic Sponsorship fee: $75
• Principal applicant processing fee: $490
• Right of permanent residence fee: $515
• Biometrics Fees: $85
• The total approximate cost for sponsorship is $1165

Canada Immigration Consultant Services

Kansas Overseas Careers offers Canada Immigration Consultant Services to create lifelong memories by bringing your family together. Saving your time, our licensed visa agents simplify the visa application process with guidance. As per the 2024 changes of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) increased the target to bring in around 28,500 more family members under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Based on the sponsored details, we try to complete the PR Visa for your parents within the timeframe of 45 days to 120 days.