Sponsoring my parents for PR

[le_eddz]

Hello,

I am a Canadian Permanent Resident residing in Quebec. I will hopefully apply for citizenship by end of 2021. I was an international student before becoming a PR. I would like to see the methods of bringing my parents from abroad and for them to get PR (not temporary). They both don't work and are of ages 62 and 57. I did some research and only found the Parental Sponshorship program, which happens yearly, and is in draw-format (invitation), unlike being able to apply immediately for being eligible. Is there any other way of them beocming Permanent Residents? Visa and Super Visa aren't options because I want them to move here permanently and either live with me or get their own place, and get benefits from the goverment. To my understanding, they need to be here for at least 10 years before getting benefits, or am I mistaken? Thank you for your time and please let me know if you have any more questions.

 

[scylla]

Hello,

I am a Canadian Permanent Resident residing in Quebec. I will hopefully apply for citizenship by end of 2021. I was an international student before becoming a PR. I would like to see the methods of bringing my parents from abroad and for them to get PR (not temporary). They both don't work and are of ages 62 and 57. I did some research and only found the Parental Sponshorship program, which happens yearly, and is in draw-format (invitation), unlike being able to apply immediately for being eligible. Is there any other way of them beocming Permanent Residents? Visa and Super Visa aren't options because I want them to move here permanently and either live with me or get their own place, and get benefits from the goverment. To my understanding, they need to be here for at least 10 years before getting benefits, or am I mistaken? Thank you for your time and please let me know if you have any more questions.

The parent / grandparent sponsorship program is really your only option if you want them to get PR. You are mistaken about the 10 years - it's longer. You will be financially responsible for them for 20 years after they land in Canada and become PRs. They will of course qualify for provincial health care coverage. However if they take any government financial support during this 20 year period, you will have to pay this money back to the government. So they either need to bring enough money to Canada to support themselves or you will need to be financial secure enough to support them for 20 years.

 

[le_eddz]

The parent / grandparent sponsorship program is really your only option if you want them to get PR. You are mistaken about the 10 years - it's longer. You will be financially responsible for them for 20 years after they land in Canada and become PRs. They will of course qualify for provincial health care coverage. However if they take any government financial support during this 20 year period, you will have to pay this money back to the government. So they either need to bring enough money to Canada to support themselves or you will need to be financial secure enough to support them for 20 years.

Hello scylla,

Thank you for your reply. So the Parent / Grandparent Sponsorship seems like my best bet. About the 20 years, I think this is for provinces other than Quebec? Since, as usual, Quebec has their own regulations / requirements. I think it's 10 years in Quebec, as per here. Or am I mistaken?

 

[scylla]

Hello scylla,

Thank you for your reply. So the Parent / Grandparent Sponsorship seems like my best bet. About the 20 years, I think this is for provinces other than Quebec? Since, as usual, Quebec has their own regulations / requirements. I think it's 10 years in Quebec, as per here. Or am I mistaken?

Sorry - yes, you're right. I missed that you were in Quebec. 10 years in that case.

 

[Copingwithlife]

Hello,

I am a Canadian Permanent Resident residing in Quebec. I will hopefully apply for citizenship by end of 2021. I was an international student before becoming a PR. I would like to see the methods of bringing my parents from abroad and for them to get PR (not temporary). They both don't work and are of ages 62 and 57. I did some research and only found the Parental Sponshorship program, which happens yearly, and is in draw-format (invitation), unlike being able to apply immediately for being eligible. Is there any other way of them beocming Permanent Residents? Visa and Super Visa aren't options because I want them to move here permanently and either live with me or get their own place, and get benefits from the goverment. To my understanding, they need to be here for at least 10 years before getting benefits, or am I mistaken? Thank you for your time and please let me know if you have any more questions.

Well if you are counting on Government benefits, they’ll be negligible at best .
CPP is based upon contributions, no contributions, no payment
OAS is based upon years of residency after 18. Minimum 10 years . Negligible at best
GIS income based
I’d be prepared to support them, but as mentioned you’re on the hook for 10 years

 

[canuck78]

Hello,

I am a Canadian Permanent Resident residing in Quebec. I will hopefully apply for citizenship by end of 2021. I was an international student before becoming a PR. I would like to see the methods of bringing my parents from abroad and for them to get PR (not temporary). They both don't work and are of ages 62 and 57. I did some research and only found the Parental Sponshorship program, which happens yearly, and is in draw-format (invitation), unlike being able to apply immediately for being eligible. Is there any other way of them beocming Permanent Residents? Visa and Super Visa aren't options because I want them to move here permanently and either live with me or get their own place, and get benefits from the goverment. To my understanding, they need to be here for at least 10 years before getting benefits, or am I mistaken? Thank you for your time and please let me know if you have any more questions.

Many people want their parents to move to Canada but Canada has an ageing population so they limit how many parents and grandparents can immigrate because the demand is much higher than the supply and Canada already has long wait times for access to medical care. I would keep making sure your salary meets the required amount and try every year to sponsor them if you qualify. Given what you have indicated you only recently qualified to sponsor them and many have been waiting much longer to sponsor.