Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship 2018

[YVR123]

Hi all,

I just got an email from CIC Mississauga with a letter of invitation to apply for parents and grand parents sponsorship.

I expressed my interest in Jan 2018 and didn't get selected in first round. I guess they are doing second round and my interest got selected.

I have a question for you guys...

1. How strict is Low Income Cut-off requirement ? I am exceeding the income requirement for 2017, meeting the requirement for 2016 but not meeting for 2015 because I was studying in first few months of 2015 before getting the job.

I am applying as a principal sponsor and applying to sponsor my mom and dad. I got married in mid 2016 and I and my wife started living together under one household since then. In 2017, my income is exceeding the requirement (except my spouse's income). In 2016, I and my spouse's combined income (house hold income) was meeting the requirement but 2015 income is not meeting the requirement.

2.Is spouse's income also counted (as household income) to meet the income requirement to be eligible even if I am the only sponsor ( spouse is not a co-signer) ?

3. Is this going to be an issue ? Any suggestions ? as I am concerned regarding my next steps. should I apply or wait for the next year.

Thank you all.

1. very strict and straight forward
2. If your spouse is NOT co-signing, then her/his income doesn't count. If your spouse is co-signer, then her/his income counts for all year even before you were married. (i.e. 2015)
3. It is going to be an issue. You should wait or if your combined income in 2015 and in 2016 meet the requirement, then ASK your spouse to co-sign. I don't see why she/he won't co-sign. Since it doesn't make any difference unless you two divorce and she/he will still be responsible for your parents for the 20 years following.


I am a bit confuse on your note. Does the combine income of you and your spouse meet the requirement for all years?
And if you do not plan to ask you spouse to co-sign, then does your solo income in 2016 meet the requirement? (you only mentioned combined income)
If your solo income qualifies for 2016, 2017, and on, then you can try again next year.
BUT if only combined income qualifies for 2016, 2017 and on, then you shouldn't even try next year unless she/he agrees to co-sign.

 

[YULIA-2016]

Congratulations to all who's parent's got picked in the lucky draw for sponsorship in the 2nd
It clearly shows how ineffective IRCC's Parents sponsorship draw website was, even after adding few more generic questions, it still was wide open for those who are not eligible. That means that out of the draw of 15,000 only 1500 were eligible.

I don't think so, I think they take extra again , I would say 5000 were eligible

 

[YULIA-2016]

guys please provide line # for updates

 

[gst8486]

I don't think so, I think they take extra again , I would say 5000 were eligible

That could be correct! Not sure what IRCC is upto.

 

[YVR123]

That could be correct! Not sure what IRCC is upto.

Earlier replies said
They received 93836 interests, lucky draw 15000, only received 8600 complete application package mailed in.
Not sure how many are actually eligible.

 

[AnNingCanada]

Earlier replies said
They received 93836 interests, lucky draw 15000, only received 8600 complete application package mailed in.
Not sure how many are actually eligible.

the aim is to receive 10000 complete application for 2018 not 10000 eligible ones.

 

[UPPI]

IRCC has created a mess yet again.

Eligible people like myself are waiting on the outside.

One doesn't have to be a rocket scientist to understand that Lottery system has little credibility.

They should design a merit based system like EXPRESS ENTRY.

 

[yasoni]

I have a question. I don’t remember when we filled in the form for lottery entry, did we have to specify which parent is the principal applicant. I’m preparing the form for my parents and want to make sure the info matching. Thanks in advance,

 

[YVR123]

Earlier replies said
They received 93836 interests, lucky draw 15000, only received 8600 complete application package mailed in.
Not sure how many are actually eligible.

Just read from the news that they increase the PGP processing quote for 2018 to 17,000.
8600 + 8500 = 17,100.

So they only expect 100 will not apply with the invite in round 2?

 

[gst8486]

Just read from the news that they increase the PGP processing quote for 2018 to 17,000.
8600 + 8500 = 17,100.

So they only expect 100 will not apply with the invite in round 2?

Please share the weblink for news.

 

[YVR123]

Please share the weblink for news.

It's from a local Chinese media..
https://www.mingpaocanada.com/van/htm/News/20180731/vaa1h_r.htm
Let me see if any English media reported this.

 

[YVR123]

It's from a local Chinese media..
https://www.mingpaocanada.com/van/htm/News/20180731/vaa1h_r.htm
Let me see if any English media reported this.

It may be an interview by the Chinese news media (Ming Pao)
【明報專訊】聯邦移民部長胡森(Ahmed Hussen)昨宣布﹐將今年的父母及祖父母團聚的申請名額﹐由原來的1萬個增至1.7萬個。由今日(31日)起﹐當局會將從已通過初步篩選並進入候選人庫(pool)中作第二輪抽籤。早已在候選人庫中的申請人一旦獲抽中﹐將於未來2至3日收到電郵通知。屆時﹐他們可再向移民部遞交正式的申請表格。

This is by google translate, it's pretty good translation:
[Ming Pao News] Federal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen announced yesterday that the number of applications for the reunion of parents and grandparents this year has increased from 10,000 to 17,000. Starting today (31st), the authorities will make a second round of draws from the preliminary screening and into the pool of candidates. Applicants who have already been in the candidate pool will receive an email notification within the next 2 to 3 days. At that time, they can submit a formal application form to the Department of Immigration.

 

[bickyii]

how many people got emails already? I lost my confirmation number, just watching emails!! fingers crossed.

 

[YVR123]

how many people got emails already? I lost my confirmation number, just watching emails!! fingers crossed.

My husband got an email this morning. It's to sponsor my mother-in-law.

 

[USK]

Won the lottery in the 2nd round of invitation.
So excited to sponsor my parents.