Lonely Canadian Program: two questions

[alxms10]

Hi guys

I am a PR, with no partner/spouse etc and only a mother back home. I have two questions on the Lonely Canadian Program for sponsoring my brother because I didn't find information on canada.ca website.

1. It says Lonely Canadian Program, but are PRs qualified to sponsor too, or only Canadian citizens?
2. Assuming answer to question 1 is "yes", from what I read I understand if you have relatives in main category (spouse, parent, etc) who can be sponsored then Lonely Canadian Program wouldn't help/apply. But what if my only relative who qualifies (my mother) does not want to immigrate (she's happy where she is now)? Can I sponsor my brother?

Thanks

 

[Buletruck]

Hi guys

I am a PR, with no partner/spouse etc and only a mother back home. I have two questions on the Lonely Canadian Program for sponsoring my brother because I didn't find information on canada.ca website.

1. It says Lonely Canadian Program, but are PRs qualified to sponsor too, or only Canadian citizens?
2. Assuming answer to question 1 is "yes", from what I read I understand if you have relatives in main category (spouse, parent, etc) who can be sponsored then Lonely Canadian Program wouldn't help/apply. But what if my only relative who qualifies (my mother) does not want to immigrate (she's happy where she is now)? Can I sponsor my brother?

Thanks

1. Yes, as a PR you qualify
2. Unfortunately, as your mother is alive, you are ineligible to sponsor under the lonely Canadian program. It doesn’t matter if she doesn’t want to be sponsored.

 

[Naturgrl]

You can only sponsor your mother. If he is a dependent (under 22), you can sponsor both if you meet LICO for the last 3 years.

 

[alxms10]

Thank you guys very much,

Buletruck: ok it's clear now

Naturgrl: he's over 30!

 

[scylla]

Thank you guys very much,

Buletruck: ok it's clear now

Naturgrl: he's over 30!

In that case have him focus on qualifying to immigrate through a program like Express Entry. His age is going to start becoming an issue and he will lose points. So if he can get enough points to qualify now, that would be the best path. He will be aiming for the 470+ range.

 

[alxms10]

In that case have him focus on qualifying to immigrate through a program like Express Entry. His age is going to start becoming an issue and he will lose points. So if he can get enough points to qualify now, that would be the best path. He will be aiming for the 470+ range.

Thanks scylla, it's a bit late for him considering age.

 

[nature girl]

Hi everyone. Can sponsor marry after sponsoring a sibling under lonely Canadian program/Other relative while the application is in process?. My parents and grandparents are all deceased. I will appreciate your in puts.

 

[scylla]

Hi everyone. Can sponsor marry after sponsoring a sibling under lonely Canadian program/Other relative while the application is in process?. My parents and grandparents are all deceased. I will appreciate your in puts.

No. The sponsor needs to continue to qualify until the application under the lonely Canadian program is approved.

The sponsor can only marry someone after the sibling sponsorship is finalized and the sibling has landed in Canada and become a PR.

 

[nature girl]

No. The sponsor needs to continue to qualify until the application under the lonely Canadian program is approved.

The sponsor can only marry someone after the sibling sponsorship is finalized and the sibling has landed in Canada and become a PR.

Okay. Thank you @scylla

 

[canuck78]

Are you living with your partner. Not you are living with a partner for a year or more you would be considered common law and would also not be entitled to sponsor someone under lonely Canadian. Processing for lonely Canadian can take around a 2 years so that needs to be considered. Your sibling could work towards qualifying for PR on their own or a WP. You can try to find them a job in Canada that is related to their skills and education and an employer willing to apply for an LMIA if required.

 

[nature girl]

Are you living with your partner. Not you are living with a partner for a year or more you would be considered common law and would also not be entitled to sponsor someone under lonely Canadian. Processing for lonely Canadian can take around a 2 years so that needs to be considered. Your sibling could work towards qualifying for PR on their own or a WP. You can try to find them a job in Canada that is related to their skills and education and an employer willing to apply for an LMIA if required.

Thank you @canuck78 for your input. I am single, not in common law, finding a job for them here is quite difficult as most employers looking for people who are already in Canada with work permit, but I will give that a try and see. Thanks once again

 

[Kayodeesho]

Quick question. Can I apply for work permit alongside the other family sponsorship (lonely canadian) application ?? Thank

 

[Naturgrl]

Quick question. Can I apply for work permit alongside the other family sponsorship (lonely canadian) application ?? Thank

So you are being sponsored for lonely Canadain? How are you eligible for a work permit?

 

[scylla]

Quick question. Can I apply for work permit alongside the other family sponsorship (lonely canadian) application ?? Thank

No, you cannot. Applying for PR through this program does not qualify you for an open work permit.

 

[canuck78]

Quick question. Can I apply for work permit alongside the other family sponsorship (lonely canadian) application ?? Thank

Would also add that lonely Canadian tends to be much longer than typical family sponsorship so there are no guarantees you could even remain in Canada as a visitor during the sponsorship process.