Reduced family reunification visas for parents and grandparents...

[kkk1977]

From: www[dot]cbc[dot]ca[slash]politics[slash]story[slash]2011[slash]02[slash]12[slash]canada-immigration-rates[dot]html

"Frankly, there's a better chance of the parents seeing a coffin before a Canadian visa,"

"the slashed rate and the 140,000 applicants already in the queue mean a parent could wait 13 years for a visa if he or she were to apply today."

 

[rjessome]

Here's the link:

http://www.cbc.ca/politics/story/2011/02/12/canada-immigration-rates.html

 

[Panda]

Yeah It sucks but cant help , it will take freaking 13 years now for parents grand parents

 

[Baloo]

The big issue seems to be about parents being a "cost" to Canada.

It has been suggested that mandatory medical insurance could be an option - obviously it would be expensive.

But would people pay for their parents medical expenses if it allowed them to shorten the processing time?

Also, how much would it have to cost to be acceptable, would $10,000 PA be too much?

Maybe, parents would be prevented from using healthcare for free - if the processing time was one to three years, would that be a good "deal" ?

 

[PMM]

Hi

The big issue seems to be about parents being a "cost" to Canada.

It has been suggested that mandatory medical insurance could be an option - obviously it would be expensive.

But would people pay for their parents medical expenses if it allowed them to shorten the processing time?

Also, how much would it have to cost to be acceptable, would $10,000 PA be too much?

Maybe, parents would be prevented from using healthcare for free - if the processing time was one to three years, would that be a good "deal" ?

Take a look at Australia for Non contributory parents

Parent Category visas

In the 2010–11 migration program year, there will be 1000 visa places available worldwide under the parent category. Based on current planning levels and the parent category queues, when allocated a queue date applicants can expect to wait approximately 20 years before visa grant consideration.
Contributory Parent Category visas

 

[Tiggilicious]

""Frankly, there's a better chance of the parents seeing a coffin before a Canadian visa," he said.


Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/politics/story/2011/02/12/canada-immigration-rates.html#ixzz1Dxubh7yn

 

[Baloo]

Hi

Take a look at Australia for Non contributory parents

Parent Category visas

In the 2010–11 migration program year, there will be 1000 visa places available worldwide under the parent category. Based on current planning levels and the parent category queues, when allocated a queue date applicants can expect to wait approximately 20 years before visa grant consideration.
Contributory Parent Category visas

So you get in IF there is life after death.

Comparatively speaking, Canada is way too slack on parental immigration, 13 years doesn't seem too bad, eh?

 

[patiently_waiting]

No kidding... and still much easier than the US.
Green Card Eligibility for My Parents (Mother, Father)If you are a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old, you are eligible to petition for a Green Card to bring your mother or father to live and work permanently in the United States. As the sponsor of your mother or father, you must show that your household income is sufficient to support your family and your parents at 125% or more above the U.S. poverty level for your household size. For more details about meeting this income requirement, see Affidavit of Support Guide (Form I-864).

If you are a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), you are not eligible to petition to bring your parents (mother or father) for a Green Card to live and work permanently in the United States.