If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you may be able to sponsor your parent or grandparent to become a permanent resident under the Family Class (FC). If you sponsor your parent or grandparent to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you must make every reasonable effort to provide for your own essential needs and those of your parent or grandparent. You are responsible for supporting your parent or grandparent financially when he or she arrives. As a sponsor, you must make sure your parent or grandparent does not need to seek social assistance from the government.
As of January 1, 2017, a total of 10,000 applications will be accepted for parents/grandparents sponsorship. To bring your parent or grandparent to Canada apply for the SUPER VISA. This does not affect sponsorship applications for spouses, partners, dependent or adopted children and other eligible relatives.
Requirements to Sponsor
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,
- Be sponsoring your parent(s), and/or your grandparent(s),
- Meet the minimum necessary income level based on the number of people in your household,
- Take full financial responsibility for twenty (20) years from the time they become permanent residents.
The Person you are Sponsoring
- must be your mother, father, grandfather or grandmother,
- must successfully complete medical, criminal and background screenings.
Minimum Necessary Income – All provinces except Quebec
Your total income must meet the minimum amount for each of the 3 years preceding the date of your application.
| Size of Family Unit | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | $ TBA | $38,272 | $37,705 | $36,637 |
| 3 persons | $ TBA | $47,051 | $46,354 | $45,040 |
| 4 persons | $ TBA | $57,125 | $56,280 | $54,685 |
| 5 persons | $ TBA | $64,791 | $63,833 | $62,023 |
| 6 persons | $ TBA | $73,072 | $71,991 | $69,950 |
| 7 persons | $ TBA | $81,355 | $80,153 | $77,879 |
| Each additional person | $ TBA | $8,271 | $8,148 | $7,929 |
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