Can you sponsor parents if you are abroad?

[issteven]

If I meet all the requirements as a sponsor, but right now residing abroad, can I still sponsor parents? or is there a requirement that I have to live in Canada to be the sponsor?

Thank you

 

[canuck_in_uk]

If I meet all the requirements as a sponsor, but right now residing abroad, can I still sponsor parents? or is there a requirement that I have to live in Canada to be the sponsor?

Thank you

You must live in Canada.

 

[issteven]

You must live in Canada.

could you point me to the url where it says sponsor must live in Canada? if I pay taxes every year above minimum requirements?

 

[simoneleah]

"Sponsorship eligibility
In order to sponsor, you must…

• be 18 years of age or older;
• be a Canadian citizen, Registered Indian or permanent resident;
• be sponsoring a member of the family Class;
• live in Canada;
• sign an undertaking promising to provide for the basic requirements of the person being sponsored;
• sign an agreement with the person you are sponsoring that confirms that each of you understands your mutual obligations and responsibilities;
• prove that you have sufficient income to provide the basic requirements for your family members in Canada as well as the persons included in your sponsorship undertaking. You may also have a co-signer. Your combined gross income may help you meet the income requirements."

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5772-application-sponsor-parents-grandparents.html

 

[Qwertypod]

The whole point of Parent sponsorship is for reunification of families. That doesn't happen if you don't live in Canada.

 

[issteven]

"Sponsorship eligibility
In order to sponsor, you must…

• be 18 years of age or older;
• be a Canadian citizen, Registered Indian or permanent resident;
• be sponsoring a member of the family Class;
• live in Canada;
• sign an undertaking promising to provide for the basic requirements of the person being sponsored;
• sign an agreement with the person you are sponsoring that confirms that each of you understands your mutual obligations and responsibilities;
• prove that you have sufficient income to provide the basic requirements for your family members in Canada as well as the persons included in your sponsorship undertaking. You may also have a co-signer. Your combined gross income may help you meet the income requirements."

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5772-application-sponsor-parents-grandparents.html

Thanks!