PARENTAL AND GRANDPARENTAL VISA

Extended families are encouraged in Canada! Under the Family Visa category, the Parental and Grandparental visa, Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are living in Canada can apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents.

Applicants are required to show their relationship with their Canadian children and grandchildren. The Canadian sponsor(s) must also be willing to live in Canada with the applicant(s) and must be capable of supporting them financially without accessing public funds. Once granted, the applicant(s) will be given permanent residence and the right to join their Canadian children and grandchildren in Canada.

In order to apply for the Parental and Grandparental visa, applicants must have children or grandchildren who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Canada, who are willing to sponsor them, and who are able to provide evidence of sufficient income. The sponsor(s) must also sign an undertaking to provide for all of the applicant’s (s) basic needs for the duration of 20 years from the date the applicant(s) arrives in Canada. As such, the applicant must show that their sponsor(s) meet the required income levels so as to be able to provide for their needs during the undertaking period. In addition, all applicants are required to undergo health and character checks prior to their arrival.