Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship
Visa information for Canada
For Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence in Canada.
Processing Time
20-24 months after application is accepted
Cost
1050 CAD (sponsorship fee + processing fee) + 85 CAD (biometrics) + 500 CAD (right of permanent residence fee)
📋Requirements
- Sponsor must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Meet minimum necessary income level for the past 3 tax years
- Financial support undertaking for 20 years
- Proof of relationship to parent/grandparent
- Medical exam for applicants
- Police certificates for applicants
- Biometrics (fingerprints and photo)
- Note: This program typically uses an interest to sponsor form and lottery system due to high demand