Hey all. I've lived in Canada as a skilled worker for 4.5 years and I'm a PR. Now my parents are interested in moving to Canada. I've read a lot about this and the different options we have. I'm posting this because maybe one of you has some additional advice for us.
But as I understand it, these are the only options:
1. Find work for one of my parents, apply for PR and get the spouse in later. (probably quickest option, that's how I originally came to Canada. The company had to file for and LMO and then I moved to Canada with a work permit)
2. Super Visa - only permits them to come here for 2 years at a time. (not really an option)
3. Me sponsoring them: takes 5 - 7 years with the current processing times (plus, they are not accepting new applications until Nov 2013)
Their goals, once they move here (BC): Buy a house or a farm where they can have their horses. Maybe open a Bed & Breakfast. Their net worth is about $200k (after they sell their house in Switzerland).
Is there any other, faster way for them to permanently move to Canada? I don't think they qualify under the Enterpreneur oder Investors Class (not enough $).
Thanks for your time!
But as I understand it, these are the only options:
1. Find work for one of my parents, apply for PR and get the spouse in later. (probably quickest option, that's how I originally came to Canada. The company had to file for and LMO and then I moved to Canada with a work permit)
2. Super Visa - only permits them to come here for 2 years at a time. (not really an option)
3. Me sponsoring them: takes 5 - 7 years with the current processing times (plus, they are not accepting new applications until Nov 2013)
Their goals, once they move here (BC): Buy a house or a farm where they can have their horses. Maybe open a Bed & Breakfast. Their net worth is about $200k (after they sell their house in Switzerland).
Is there any other, faster way for them to permanently move to Canada? I don't think they qualify under the Enterpreneur oder Investors Class (not enough $).
Thanks for your time!
