Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship 2019

[Paul09]

Are the parents who just landed and got their PR eligible for any govt. benefits? Can newly PR parents claim pension?

Not for 20 years. with new undertaking rules, they have to complete 20 years to get pensions and other benefits. if you apply and get it before 20 years, the sponsor will be in default and will need to pay back the benefits.

 

[oaw]

Not for 20 years. with new undertaking rules, they have to complete 20 years to get pensions and other benefits. if you apply and get it before 20 years, the sponsor will be in default and will need to pay back the benefits.

So the only thing the parents get is provincial health benefits.
and i guess when they file taxes, they will get return (if any).

 

[Mayrose1761]

Hi all, anyone here who are still stuck with the medical process in Manila? My parents application are pending completion of their medical. They were supposed to go back in April for a final exam.Since covid, the IOM office has closed.just wanted to know if there have been any progress or what have you experienced to date? Thank you

Same here. IOM is already open 1st week of june. I've sent them emails and sms a few times but they just give me auto reply , saying that for now, they only accomodate 21-59 y/o. Our previous date of repeat xray was also in April. I tried calling them thru landline and mobile but they dont answer. So frustrating

 

[Chikki24]

Same here. IOM is already open 1st week of june. I've sent them emails and sms a few times but they just give me auto reply , saying that for now, they only accomodate 21-59 y/o. Our previous date of repeat xray was also in April. I tried calling them thru landline and mobile but they dont answer. So frustrating

How old your parents??
They got call from them since my mom was 63 they not allowed her ..

 

[Mayrose1761]

How old your parents??
They got call from them since my mom was 63 they not allowed her ..

I'm the mother, 59 and my husband is 61... IOM dont give any updates, Im wondering until when we have to wait.

 

[IheartCanada]

Hi
Dose anyone know if the recent heart sergury will affect the medical exam? Or it depends on type of surgery?

 

[shivibrar]

I think we should send a webform. I havent done it yet but i am going to send webform today. I suggest you do the same.

Canada has started processing visit visa applications starting july 1. so i hope VAC should open up soon .. I really pray they do

can you please update us if you get any reponse? Thanks

 

[shivibrar]

No you essentially have to wait.

Thanks. Yeah as the everything is opening up slowly, i guess will take some more time for them to return the passport.

 

[Chikki24]

I'm the mother, 59 and my husband is 61... IOM dont give any updates, Im wondering until when we have to wait.

We emailed them then they gave us contact info .. after that my parents texted them and IOM call them back but unfortunately they didn't allowing 60 up years old yet to the clinic

 

[Paul09]

So the only thing the parents get is provincial health benefits.
and i guess when they file taxes, they will get return (if any).

Yes, you are correct my friend, many people are ok with that too. Super visa Insurances are too high for aged people. If they work (if they want to) they can claim GST or other tax credits/benefits (which can be explained by professional).

 

[ZOYAMAN13]

Guys I see a big change in my gckey

It says July 2nd your application was approved

Does this mean visa on it's way??

@zeiesfirdaus


@dhillozcanada22

 

[Tangguoer]

Guys I see a big change in my gckey

It says July 2nd your application was approved

Does this mean visa on it's way??

@zeiesfirdaus


@dhillozcanada22

Yes

 

[montu5742]

hi @canuck78 and all forum readers.

Hope you folks are doing okay and staying safe in this pandemic.

I have applied in PGP program from Calgary,AB

I am in this unique situation where my SA got stuck "In Process" since Jan 2020. I have requested the GCMS notes in March and found out that they are waiting for SSC letter from Alberta.

I have contacted my local area MLA afterwards from there I got a call from SSC Personnel where they said that they have sent letter to IRCC which was on April 20,2020.

Fast Forward today, My SA is still stuck "In Process". I have requested GCMS notes again around end of May 2020 to see if they have received the letter but today got confirmation after looking at the notes that they are still waiting for it.

My question is , How can I send the letter personally from my end ? I don't want to contact Govt of Alberta any more as per them , its already sent.

What is the process of sending documentation on my SA file ?

Please advise.

Thanks.

 

[member1793562]

Hey guys, I would like to share a great news with everyone!!!

My parents have finally arrived in Canada. They got their COPR in Jan & finally managed to catch a flight!!!! It was very close.

Here are some tips. I hope this will be helpful to some of you.

Pick up at Pearson Airport
Only passengers with valid plane tickets are allowed to enter the building. You'll have to wait outside the pick up zone and passengers will need to come out. Make sure to inform your parents / grandparents in advance so they won't be waiting inside for you to come pick them up.

Health insurance
If your parent's home country has issued a travel warning to Canada which at this point I believe pretty much every country has done, health insurance will NOT be covered. We bought health insurance & had to get it refunded because they won't be covered in Canada.

Ontario currently provides free Covid related treatment to everyone including uninsured individuals. It may change at anytime. Make sure to do your own research.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card
"As of March 19, 2020 we are waiving the three-month waiting period for OHIP coverage. If you do not meet the criteria for OHIP coverage and are uninsured, the province will fund the cost of COVID-19 services."

Good luck everyone!

 

[dhillozcanada22]

can you please update us if you get any reponse? Thanks

yes i will ..