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Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship 2021

sababx

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sababx

Hero Member
Feb 15, 2017
461
69
Calgary
Visa Office......
Canada
NOC Code......
6235

If you’re invited to apply to sponsor your parents and grandparents, there are 2 applications:

  1. You must apply to become a sponsor.
  2. Your parents or grandparents must apply for permanent residence.

My dad used the Portal to apply. We uploaded all the docs there. But why are they saying 2 applications?
 

citizenshipcanada

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Sep 1, 2011
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If you’re invited to apply to sponsor your parents and grandparents, there are 2 applications:

  1. You must apply to become a sponsor.
  2. Your parents or grandparents must apply for permanent residence.

My dad used the Portal to apply. We uploaded all the docs there. But why are they saying 2 applications?
when you apply online some documents needs to be signed by the sponsor ( in this case you as an example )and other by the applicant that is being sponsored and in this case applying for the permanent residency ( your parents as an example ),but its under one application where you need to gather all the forms and send it under the portel of permanent residency as the application is done online
 
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new101user

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Apr 25, 2019
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Hi, I am trying to complete the imm5669 form. It says to type or print (I guess I can write then?). the instruction guide, it says write NA if not applicable but the on imm5669 forms, it's says to leave blank on say diploma certificate if you don't have any. So do I enter NA or leave blank? Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks
 

prashantpraut

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Apr 5, 2018
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Hi Friends. Has anyone on this Forum received an AOR for applications that are submitted. I saw some posts mentioning "ghost updates" where they got an email but no actual change on the portal. But has anyone received the Actual AOR so far? TIA
 

sababx

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Feb 15, 2017
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6235
when you apply online some documents needs to be signed by the sponsor ( in this case you as an example )and other by the applicant that is being sponsored and in this case applying for the permanent residency ( your parents as an example ),but its under one application where you need to gather all the forms and send it under the portel of permanent residency as the application is done online
Perfect. Thank you for the reply.

So all I have to do now is wait!
 

cardenci

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Nov 7, 2021
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hello guys,
anyone tried to apply for visitor visa while applied for sponsorship ???? anyone had recently any response from the visa offices? I had to reapply again since after September 7, 2021 there were some changes.
thanks
 

citizenshipcanada

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Sep 1, 2011
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Hi, I am trying to complete the imm5669 form. It says to type or print (I guess I can write then?). the instruction guide, it says write NA if not applicable but the on imm5669 forms, it's says to leave blank on say diploma certificate if you don't have any. So do I enter NA or leave blank? Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks
easy one ,put NA if the system takes it then its ok if not then leave it empty .
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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hello guys,
anyone tried to apply for visitor visa while applied for sponsorship ???? anyone had recently any response from the visa offices? I had to reapply again since after September 7, 2021 there were some changes.
thanks
Yes you can. Their application will be considered like any other visitor. They aren’t able to move to Canada until after getting PR so they will need to provide proof they have strong ties to their home country. Processing times can be 18-24 months so they may need to return home after 6+ months. A supervisa would probably be a better option.
 
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ccua

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Oct 20, 2021
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Hi Everyone, this is not related to the application process but just wanted to see if anyone knows the answer to this:
Once our parents are here (God willing), are we able to add them as dependents in our work insurance coverage and as dependents for tax purposes?
 

Christine666

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Sep 21, 2021
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Hi Everyone, this is not related to the application process but just wanted to see if anyone knows the answer to this:
Once our parents are here (God willing), are we able to add them as dependents in our work insurance coverage and as dependents for tax purposes?
sorry, i don't think so. but for the tax purpose, you can claim the dependent amount only if you meet the BOTH criteria below :
(1) you are Single
(2) you mom or dad is single (they are separated ? )
 
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Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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Hi Everyone, this is not related to the application process but just wanted to see if anyone knows the answer to this:
Once our parents are here (God willing), are we able to add them as dependents in our work insurance coverage and as dependents for tax purposes?
Your parents are not your dependants, so no. They need their own insurance and file their own tax returns.
 
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huwawei0314

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Jun 1, 2015
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Philippines
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Manila
App. Filed.......
July 13, 2015
AOR Received.
August 13, 2015
File Transfer...
September 14, 2015
Med's Request
upfront - June10, 2015
Med's Done....
remed - June 10, 2016
Passport Req..
22-06-2016
VISA ISSUED...
08-08-2016
LANDED..........
07-09-2016
hello guys,
anyone tried to apply for visitor visa while applied for sponsorship ???? anyone had recently any response from the visa offices? I had to reapply again since after September 7, 2021 there were some changes.
thanks
I applied for their visitors visa after submitting the completing their pgp sponsorship (submitted Nov18)
They are already approved. Just a regular Visitors Visa though.
Time line for Visitor's Visa- Submitted : Nov 22 Biometrics request: Nov23 Bio done: Nov29 Passport request: Dec 2 Visa on Hand: Dec 12.
 

YVR123

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Jul 27, 2017
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Hi Everyone, this is not related to the application process but just wanted to see if anyone knows the answer to this:
Once our parents are here (God willing), are we able to add them as dependents in our work insurance coverage and as dependents for tax purposes?
Definitely not under your work extended insurance coverage. (In general term, parents are not part of your immediate family for most policy. They are their own family unit)
You better budget these out of your pocket expenses once they got their PR approved and move to Canada. (dental, RMT, physio...etc)
I think there is some tax deductable related to caregiving to parents if they live with you. But I don't know the details. It's better to consult with an accountant.
 
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Bimpsy_7

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Jun 7, 2021
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I applied for their visitors visa after submitting the completing their pgp sponsorship (submitted Nov18)
They are already approved. Just a regular Visitors Visa though.
Time line for Visitor's Visa- Submitted : Nov 22 Biometrics request: Nov23 Bio done: Nov29 Passport request: Dec 2 Visa on Hand: Dec 12.
Same here, its been approved, with the new portal