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Sponsor Parents To Canada: Will Change Of Status Affect The Application?
Question: I applied to sponsor my parents to Canada and was single that time. Since the time of application, I have not heard from the Canada Immigration about the application. Then I got married last week. Should I inform Immigration Canada? Will it affect my parents’ application? I’m afraid that an additional family member will … Continue reading
Canada Immigration Q&A On Spouse and Family Sponsorship
Spouse and Family Sponsorship is one of the pillars of immigration to Canada program One of the benefits that Canada immigration applicants enjoy is the ability to add their family as dependents and bring them to Canada. Dependents can include a person’s spouse, children of a specified age range, and even a common law partner. … Continue reading
Sponsorship For Parents Taking Too Long
Q: I have a mother in the Philippines who is alone and a widow. I filed to sponsor her in Canada back in 2009 and up to now, the application is still in process. Why is it taking too long for her to arrive here with us? Two more years is a long time to … Continue reading
2 Year Freeze On Parents And Grandparents Sponsorship To Canada
In November 2011, the Federal Immigration Department of Canada announced a 2 year freeze on sponsorship for grandparents and parents. The main reason for the moratorium decision was the present backlog in this immigration class. According to the Office of the Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney, the present backlog has become so severe that they have … Continue reading
Canada Immigration Q&A – Sponsoring Parents To Canada Refused
Q: I sponsored my parents to Canada over three years ago. I was earning a good income back then but was laid off last year. I just received a letter refusing the sponsorship. Can I appeal? Do I need a lawyer? A: Yes, you have the right to appeal the refusal on humanitarian grounds and … Continue reading