Today I visited the CIC website to find out as to how to sponsor a close relative(Such as parents, siblings, etc). I find the eligibility criteria described in rather bizarre manner. I am not sure whether what written is wrong or I understand it wrong. Basically, this is my understanding: You cannot sponsor a close relative unless he/she an underage orphan!
It give two options:
Option 1. Orphaned close relatives(I do not have any orphaned close relative, so I don't care)
Option 2 . Other relatives(This is what I am interested in)
You can sponsor one relative, if meet the all following conditions among others:
you don't have a close living relative you could sponsor instead. (I have close living relatives, this is a disqualification!)
You don't have close relative who is a citizen, PRC, etc(This qualifies in my close relative)
The website basically says, you can sponsor an orphaned close relative or some random relative! Experienced members, please help me understand this and provide me some clarity.
I would rather expect three options clearly stated
Option 1. Orphaned close relative
Option 2. Close relative who is not an orphan
Option 3. Relative who is not close to the applicant
Option 1: orphaned close relatives
You can sponsor close relatives only if they meet all conditions. This means they must be:
orphaned
under 18
without a:
spouse
conjugal partner
common-law partner
related to you by blood or adoption, such as:
brothers or sisters
nephews or nieces
grandchildren
Option 2: other relative
You may sponsor one relative, related by blood or adoption, of any age if you meet all of the conditions, including:
you don't have a living relative you could sponsor instead, such as a:
spouse
common-law partner
conjugal partner
son or daughter
parent
grandparent
brother or sister
uncle or aunt
nephew or niece
you don’t have any of the above-named relatives who is:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident
registered Indian under the Indian Act
If the relative you want to sponsor has a spouse, partner, or dependent children who will come with them to Canada you must include them on the same sponsorship application.
Today I visited the CIC website to find out as to how to sponsor a close relative(Such as parents, siblings, etc). I find the eligibility criteria described in rather bizarre manner. I am not sure whether what written is wrong or I understand it wrong. Basically, this is my understanding: You cannot sponsor a close relative unless he/she an underage orphan!
It give two options:
Option 1. Orphaned close relatives(I do not have any orphaned close relative, so I don't care)
Option 2 . Other relatives(This is what I am interested in)
You can sponsor one relative, if meet the all following conditions among others:
you don't have a close living relative you could sponsor instead. (I have close living relatives, this is a disqualification!)
You don't have close relative who is a citizen, PRC, etc(This qualifies in my close relative)
The website basically says, you can sponsor an orphaned close relative or some random relative! Experienced members, please help me understand this and provide me some clarity.
I would rather expect three options clearly stated
Option 1. Orphaned close relative
Option 2. Close relative who is not an orphan
Option 3. Relative who is not close to the applicant
You're overcomplicating things. Parent and sibling sponsorship are very different.
There are certain specific requirements for sponsoring a parent (namely income and being selected through the lottery). Sponsoring a sibling isn't possible unless that sibling is a minor and can be included in the parent sponsorship application, unless the sibling is 18 or under and an orphan - or unless other very specific conditions are met and the sponsor is effectively alone in Canada and both parents are deceased.
Would be easier if you simply told us who you wish to sponsor and what family members you already have in Canada and whether your parents are still both alive. We'll be able to tell you pretty quickly if what you want is possible.
Thank you very much! Following your lead, I found the parents/grand parents lottery link. Unfortunately, this years window is over, will have to wait till next year.
You're overcomplicating things. Parent and sibling sponsorship are very different.
There are certain specific requirements for sponsoring a parent (namely income and being selected through the lottery). Sponsoring a sibling isn't possible unless that sibling is a minor and can be included in the parent sponsorship application, unless the sibling is 18 or under and an orphan - or unless other very specific conditions are met and the sponsor is effectively alone in Canada and both parents are deceased.
Would be easier if you simply told us who you wish to sponsor and what family members you already have in Canada and whether your parents are still both alive. We'll be able to tell you pretty quickly if what you want is possible.
We are an old fashioned family of 3. My immediate concern is to bring a widowed parent who is living alone in our home country. Looks like one and the only option is the lottery scheme....
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Here's the theoretical issue:
If a lonely Canadian whose non Canadian parents are alive abroad, he/she'll have to wait for the lottery window to open and and keep his/her fingers crossed!
If there is another lonely Canadian whose parents are not alive, he/she can sponsor a random relative to mitigate his/her loneliness without having to roll the dice!
Yes - to sponsor a widowed parent, you will have to wait until the lottery opens up again next year. Make sure you meet the minimum income requirements to apply.
To the person wanting to sponsor a lonely widowed parent, try the Humanitarian & Compassionate grounds. Given that the widowed parent has no one to look after in the country where he/she is currently residing and that the person here can support the parent financially then it should work in your favour. All the best.
Yes - to sponsor a widowed parent, you will have to wait until the lottery opens up again next year. Make sure you meet the minimum income requirements to apply.
To the person wanting to sponsor a lonely widowed parent, try the Humanitarian & Compassionate grounds. Given that the widowed parent has no one to look after in the country where he/she is currently residing and that the person here can support the parent financially then it should work in your favour. All the best.
Another piece of bizarre logic reported by another forum member, emphasis is mine http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/CIT0003ETOC.asp#CIT0003E4
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Two (2) pieces of the child’s personal identification
Both pieces of identification should show your child’s name and date of birth, one of which must have a photo on it.
Examples include:
school record (My take: No photo on this)
health insurance card (My take: No photo on this in case the card holder is a minor!)
If there is information on both sides of your child’s personal identification documents, provide a photocopy of both sides.
For a child under school age, identification such as:
a passport page containing his or her photo and personal details, or
a hospital or immunization record, may be provided
Format: Clear and legible photocopy
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Thank you very much! Following your lead, I found the parents/grand parents lottery link. Unfortunately, this years window is over, will have to wait till next year.
We are an old fashioned family of 3. My immediate concern is to bring a widowed parent who is living alone in our home country. Looks like one and the only option is the lottery scheme....
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Here's the theoretical issue:
If a lonely Canadian whose non Canadian parents are alive abroad, he/she'll have to wait for the lottery window to open and and keep his/her fingers crossed!
If there is another lonely Canadian whose parents are not alive, he/she can sponsor a random relative to mitigate his/her loneliness without having to roll the dice!
Thanks! One more path to explore! The parent already has a 10 year visitor visa, and is planning to apply for US GC, now I have one more option to weigh in...
