Many people see sponsoring a parent as a duty. However, you must meet all the selection criteria noted in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. As a sponsor, you must be a permanent resident or citizen over 18.
If you want to bring your parent(s) to Canada, your application must meet all the requirements. Here’s what you should do to strengthen your parent sponsorship application.
1. Apply For The Right Visa
The first thing you should do is apply through the right stream. It would help if you understood how parent and grandparent super visa and 10-year multiple entry visitor visa work. The difference is that a super visa lasts up to five years per entry. In contrast, a 10-year multiple-entry visa can last up to 6 months per entry.
Please choose the right visa, as rejection can make it hard to reapply.
2. Hire A Legal Representative
It’s best to work with a legal representative. A lot of paperwork and documentation is involved in sponsoring a parent to Canada. Any missing information can cause your application to bounce back or lead to rejection.
A legal representative has relevant information and field expertise to ensure that there are no missing files or signatures that can lead to rejection.
3. Steady Job
Sponsorship is a huge responsibility, so you need to have a steady job before you apply for the parent sponsorship. It shows that you’ll be able to support your parent for a while financially.
This is called undertaking, and the length of undertaking refers to the time you’re financially responsible for the parent you sponsor.
Remember that you’ll be financially responsible for the parent even after they become a Canadian citizen, or your financial situation gets worse. You should have a sound job because it strengthens your application.
4. Clear Record
While you need to be eligible to sponsor your parent, it’s also equally important that your parents have clear records. They’ll be asked about their medical history, criminal history, and police certificates. They can very well be found inadmissible on the grounds of criminal or health history.
How Can We Help?
Nanda & Associate Lawyers offers legal representation and assistance in the matters of parent sponsorship and immigration appeal. Our experience in the field makes us the right choice for any parent, family or spouse sponsorship and immigration-related applications.
You can book your appointment today to expedite the parent sponsorship application.
Disclaimer: This post is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn’t be used as a substitute for legal advice.
