Cant leave grandma alone

[nisanthchandra]

Hi friends,
My wife is planning to go to canada for 2 year studies. She will have 3 years stay back there. I can get a spouse visa (with open work permit) even when she is student. Our plan is to complete the study and get a job there. The issue is my grandmother (not her) is alone here and its hard for us to leave her alone in my country while we are in canada. As far as i know i can not apply for super visa for parent/grandparent unless i have permanent residence status. Is it possible to take visiting visa for my grandma and take along with us while my wife is on studies? If its possible, she has to exit canada once in every six months? Or can extend for long time? ( travelling once in every six months to my country is not affordable while we are on temporary visa specialy one among us has to accompany grandma for travelling )
Since I have noone else at home, i am much worried about my grand mother(73). Someone please suggest me what i can do about this matter . Thanks in advance

 

[canuck78]

Unfortunately it won't be possible for you to bring your grandmother to Canada on a permanent basis for quite some time. Most likely 10 years or more.

 

[steaky]

How about your wife get study permit + TRV and you return to home country to take care your grandma?

 

[Buletruck]

I’d expect an application for a TRV for grandma to be rejected as all her ties would be in Canada. The concern would be exactly what you mentioned, her staying a long time. Also be aware that she would have no health coverage in Canada, so she would be responsible for any health care costs unless you have insurance.

 

[nisanthchandra]

Unfortunately it won't be possible for you to bring your grandmother to Canada on a permanent basis for quite some time. Most likely 10 years or more.

Is it possible to take her to canada once after we get the PR? Thanks

 

[nisanthchandra]

I’d expect an application for a TRV for grandma to be rejected as all her ties would be in Canada. The concern would be exactly what you mentioned, her staying a long time. Also be aware that she would have no health coverage in Canada, so she would be responsible for any health care costs unless you have insurance.

Thanks for the info. Is it possible to take her to canada once after we get the PR?

 

[scylla]

Thanks for the info. Is it possible to take her to canada once after we get the PR?

Not immediately. Once you have a job that meets the income requirement, you can apply for a super visa which would allow your grandmother to visit Canada for longer periods of time (but not move here permanently or live here permanently). To be approved for a super visa she will need to prove she has strong ties to her home country and has no plans on remaining in Canada long term. She will also need to pass a medical.

To bring her to Canada to live permanent, you will need to wait until you have lived in Canada and made enough money from a job in Canada for three years in a row to qualify to sponsor her for permanent residency. You will then need to enter the parent / grandparent sponsorship lottery and hope you are selected (there is a limit on the number of applications accepted each year). Once you are selected, you'll be able to sponsor her for PR. Processing of the PR application should take around 1-2 years to complete.