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SPONSOR YOUR PARENTS AND GRAND PARENTS
You can sponsor your own parents and grandparents if
You’re invited to apply
You’re at least 18 years old
You live in Canada
You’re a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
You have enough money to support the people you want to sponsor to show that you have enough, you’ll have to provide your proof of income
You may have a spouse or common-law partner co-sign to combine your incomes
You meet all other requirements under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
To become a sponsor, you must promise to financially support the people you are sponsoring for a period of time. We call this promise an undertaking.
The undertaking commits you to providing financial support for your sponsored family members for 20 years, starting when they become permanent residents
repaying any provincial social assistance (money from the government) your sponsored family members get during that time, Also, you and your sponsored family members need to agree to certain responsibilities during the undertaking period. We call this the sponsorship agreement.
The sponsorship agreement means that you’ll provide for the basic needs of your sponsored family members, including
food
clothing
utilities
personal requirements
shelter
fuel
household supplies
health care not covered by public health insurance, such as eye and dental care
the person you sponsor will make every effort to support themselves and their family members
This agreement is still valid, and you must still cover basic needs for the period it covers, even in the case of
marriage ending, separation or divorce
family rifts
unemployment
change in finances
death of the main applicant,
When you apply, you’ll have to complete and sign a form that includes the undertaking and the sponsorship agreement.
It's important to note that the specific requirements and processes of the Program can change over time. Therefore, it's recommended to visit the official website of the Govenment of Canada Canada.ca or consult us for the most up-to-date and accurate information before starting the application process.
Westland Immigration & Visa Services Inc.
Mr. Varinder Sharma (Director, MCom, Dip. Imm. Law), (RCIC), Member ICCRC
Cell: 1-778-988-8472
Office: +1-778-783-9991
Toll Free: 1-800-401-3797
Fax: 1-877-275-6880