Uniting Families - Parents and Grandparents

Call us at 1-905-362-9393

Our Blogs

Uniting Families - Parents and Grandparents

November 26, 2018

By Pradyuman Jhala

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced later this year that it will scrap its controversial randomized selection process for its Parents and Grandparents Program in 2019 and revert to a first come-first served approach to inviting interested sponsors to apply. They also provided they will accept up to 20,000 new sponsorship applications next year through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Is that not one of the best steps of the Government towards its goal of uniting families in Canada.

Now the question arises - Who’s eligible?

Sponsor: In order to be eligible to sponsor parents and grandparents to become a permanent resident, applicants must be:

- At least 18 years old; and

- A Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada

If you sponsor your parents and grandparents to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you must:

Support that person financially
Meet the minimum necessary income level for this program by submitting notices of assessment issued by the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) in support of their sponsorship,
The sponsor and the sponsored relative must sign a sponsorship agreement that commits the sponsor to provide financial support for the sponsored person for up to 20 years, and
Sponsors must also demonstrate they have met the minimum necessary income level for three consecutive years. If married or in a common-law relationship, the income of both persons can be included;

The minimum Federal Income Level for the year 2018 is not yet released by the Government officials on the IRCC website. However, depending on the previous years’ assessments of the income requirement, it can be expected to range between $40,000 (for a family size of two persons) to $87,000 (for a family of 7 persons)

Note: Potential sponsors who live in Quebec must also meet Quebec’s immigration sponsorship requirements after IRCC approves them as a sponsor.

If you meet the above requirements, do not wait to book appointment with our office. And, in case you are falling short in any of the above listed requirements, you need not feel sad. Because the other way for reducing the distance between you and your parents is the application for the super visa of parents.

For Super Visa:

APPLICANT: To be eligible for the super visa, they must:

1 - be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada

2 - have a signed letter from the child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes:

a promise of financial support for the duration of your visit
the list and number of people in the household of this person
a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document

3 - have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is:

valid for at least one year from the date of entry
at least $100,000 for minimum coverage
have proof that the medical insurance has been paid (quotes aren’t accepted)

You must also:

be allowed to enter Canada
take an immigration medical exam
meet certain other conditions

Our team at SPS Canada Immigration works toward the achievement of your wishes to stay with your parents or grandparents. We have a high level of expertise with the new sponsorship requirements. Contact us today and we will work together to fulfill your wishes. Call us today to book an Initial Consultation at 905.362.9393

Comments

Parminder Singh Bedi

What is the status of parental category now, any update ?

Team Sps Canada

Hi Parminder, thank you for reaching out. You can find the right answers to your queries by consulting with our Senior Practitioner. Please call 905-362-9393 ext 100 or email support@spscanada.com to book a consultation and we can proceed from there to find the right solutions.

Add your comment

Get Legal Answers to Your Visa Questions

Call Us now at 1-905-362-9393

View All Testimonials

Our Clients

We're Trusted Globally

We are a regulated immigration practicing firm, providing advice and
solutions on matters related to Canadian immigration.

Mariana

My wife, Lola and I would like to thank a lot all the SPS team. Everyone on the team is awesome, you guys have a great knowledge on the immigration process and always had an answer for the questions that we had.

Franklin Christy

Pradyuman is very professional and exceptionally detailed in file review and in his approach. Always think for better way for his client and determine his approach case by case basis.

Charlotte

Was a wonderful experience working with Pradyuman. Everything turned out more than expected. My Work Permit Application approval was never expected. All thanks to Shridev and Pradyuman.

Shahoon Akhtar

I have been working with SPS Canada for the past few years. They are professional in their work and really know what they are doing. I will recommend them for your immigration process.

Sara Costa

Everything they said happened, and sometimes faster than we expected. We are talking about an organization with a very professional and straightforward team. Everything was taken care with the maximum professionalism and ethical services.

Jenies Christian

Excellent Immigration Services! I just love the understanding and reliable services the SPS team has given. They just know your needs and give the best consulting to the immigration situations. Cheers to the SPS Team!

Harsh Pujara

Great experience, very professional and understanding. Jaspreet handled my file very well. Highly recommended

Jay B Parmar

"Great news! Finally received our Permits (Me and My wife forum)! We want to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Pradyuman Jhala and team. And, I truly appreciate everything you and the team have done for us!

Fairy Christian

My experience with this firm has been extremely positive. I appreciate all the help I got from Shridev in my Work Permit Application and Mr. Pradyuman Jhala for guiding me all the Way!

Gagandeep

Mr. Pradyuman Jhala guided me best possible way and was on the top to help me with any query I had. Despite of all the complications in the application, I finally became Permanent Resident of Canada.

Pragya Munjal

I was referred to SPS Canada by a family friend and I am so glad that I was sent here! I am so grateful for all your help at SPS and I would definitely recommend SPS Canada for any immigration service.

Anastasiia

I had a great experience with SPS Canada. They have helped me with my PR application to the full extent. I would definitely recommend SPS Canada if you would like to get professional immigration services.

Nidhika Verma

Perfect guidance, well informed and excellent team. If you want a smooth sailing immigration process, SPS Canada is the way to go!

Pooja Patni

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Jaspreet really appreciate your full cooperation at every step of my PR application and its process. My file was processed swiftly and without any glitches.

Kevin Balar

The people here are amicable, helpful and would take every effort to make sure your application is compiled as per the Guidelines. All thanks to Pradyuman and his team.

Navin Davis

I just want to say a big thank you to everyone at SPS Canada Immigration. Your patience, understanding and support are well appreciated. I am grateful for all your efforts for my file.

Abhinav Arnold

Got my PR!! Pradyuman along with his team made it possible for me to get my PR without any hassle even after having a 1-year work permit!

Ankit Vadaliya

Perfect Service. I am extremely pleased with the service provided by SPS Canada Immigration. The staff was very truthful, and straight to the point which was greatly appreciated and refreshing to experience.

Kushagra Soni

Final stop to all your immigration worries! Best immigration lawyer in GTA! Heartiest thanks to Devang for working passionately for the file as considering his own immigration file! Hats off to his passion and dedication! I am glad I have found a friend in him!

View All Testimonials

Our Blogs

Uniting Families - Parents and Grandparents

Categories

Recent Posts

New Pathway to Permanent Residence for International Students and Foreign Workers, opening May 6th, 2021

Quarantine requirements by Schools for International Students traveling to Canada

Exclusive Update: OINP’s Expression of Interest system launching in April

Month-end Immigration Updates for March - What did you miss?

OINP introducing Expression of Interest, bringing changes to its Traditional System

Some of the easiest provinces to get Permanent Residence in 2021

All you need to know about Temporary Changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Planning to travel to Canada, but confused? Current guidelines for traveling Canada

What's your next step after receiving ITA? Guide to Permanent Residence application

How does the Employment scenario in Canada looks-like after the COVID-19 impact?

Month-end Immigration Updates for February - What did you miss?

Top Reasons why Study Permit Applications can get Refused

Alberta Immigration Pathways for International Students - New Hotspot for Graduates

Canadian Immigration Forecast for 2021 and Beyond - What do the numbers project?

Month-end Immigration Updates for January - What did you miss?

Former International Students, has your Post Graduate Work Permit Expired or is Expiring Soon?

How Canada plans to recover from the economic impact of COVID 19 through immigration?

Has COVID-19 affected working hours, and you’re worried about your eligibility for permanent residence?

Alberta limits jobs for New Temporary Foreign Workers, creates New Immigration Stream for Recent Graduates

Are you in Canada BUT your Study or Work Permit is being processed outside Canada?

Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) are Re-opening for International Students

Waiting to Sponsor your Parents and Grandparents This Year? This is the TIME!

A Guide to Extending your Temporary Stay in Canada

What does the Recent Canada’s Immigration Statistics tell us?

A City in Ontario, North Bay is launching the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Soon

Canada Welcomes Immigrants, and the Interest in Immigration is Only Increasing!

Asylum Claimants working on Front-Line during COVID, offered pathway to Permanent Residency

4 Most Popular Programs to Immigrate to Canada At This Moment

International Students are Well-supported with New Measures by the Canadian Government

International Students in the U.S., Canada is your One Genuine Option for Immigration

Ontario’s New Program for Permanent Residence – OINP Regional Immigration Pilot, accepting applications

Amendments to Ontario Immigration Act, affecting Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream

COVID-19: An Update on Work Permit Holders Entering Canada

SINP International Skilled Workers: Expression of Interest (EOI) Selection Results

COVID-19: Essential Temporary Foreign Workers exempted from giving Biometrics

Canada’s Agri-Food Pilot, a New Pathway to Permanent Residence for Temporary Foreign Workers

Temporary Foreign Workers Can Start their New Jobs a lot Sooner than Expected

Canadian Immigration, a Key to Economic Recovery after COVID-19

A Guide to Every International Students in Canada affected by COVID-19

Immigration Processing Fees for Permanent Residence Increased from April 30, 2020

International Students Can Now Work Full-Time in Essential Services

Top 5 IELTS Preparation Books for International Students during COVID-19 Lockdown

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) for Temporary Foreign Workers and International Students

How to Improve your CRS Score for Express Entry

Best Provincial Nominee Programs for 2020

GPAC Student Seminar featuring Mr. Pradyuman Jhala as a Panel Speaker

Canada Plans to Launch New Immigration Pilot Programs Soon

COVID-19 Canadians Abroad: Are you a Canadian stuck outside Canada?

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program: Looking back at OINP 2019 Facts

COVID-19 Major Updates for Permanent Residence and Citizenship Applications

Important Updates for Temporary Residents in Canada

Will Canada Reduce Immigration Levels because of Corona Virus?

COVID-19 Canadian Immigration Update: Key Changes Made by IRCC

Will OINP accept applications again for International Student Stream in 2020?

Free Student Seminar for International Students on February 29, 2020

Latest Express Entry Draw || February 19

New Opportunity to Move to Timmins, Ontario as a Permanent Resident - Limited Applications

The OINP Tech Draw for 2020 Identifies more than 950 people with Technological Skills

More employment positions to be added for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

The Popular Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program gets postponed to Later Date

The clock’s ticking – it’s time to be with your parents and grandparents

Month End News Edition - November 2019

New updates for Canada's Study Permit

Rural & Northern Pilot Program

Stay in Canada after you Graduate

Work Permit Stream - Prince Edward Island Nominee Program

UPDATE: Saskatchewan considerably increases its demand occupations list for Express Entry & In-Demand Occupation categories

Month End News Edition - September 2019

Employment in Canada

Best destinations for immigrants in Canada

Month End News Edition - August 2019

Newfoundland Labrador announces four rounds of Expressions of Interest

OINP accepting applications to the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream

Ontario’s Draw Targets Administrative, Business Management & Financial Occupations

Tech Draw: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

UPDATE: New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)