Sponsoring only one parent

[Asker302]

Is it possible to sponsor only one parent?

Can it be done if they are married, or should they be divorced?

What about medical checks are they necessary for both?

 

[Wakki]

if they are married, you may include the other parent as a non-accompanying dependent in the sponsorship application.....the non-accompanying dependent parent will need to be examined and do medical.

if they are divorced, no need to include the other parent in the application but need to provide divorce certificate.

 

[Asker302]

if they are married, you may include the other parent as a non-accompanying dependent in the sponsorship application.....the non-accompanying dependent parent will need to be examined and do medical.

if they are divorced, no need to include the other parent in the application but need to provide divorce certificate.

Do you know where can I read the exact details (like link)?

What if they don't live together but don't have official divorce papers?

 

[Asker302]

if they don't live together but don't have official divorce papers......then they are seperated.
Question 16

1. 
   From the list, choose your dependant’s current marital status:
   • Annulled Marriage
   • Common-Law
   • Divorced
   • Legally Separated
   • Married
   • Single
   • Widowed
2. Enter the date (year, month and day) your dependant was married or entered into their current common-law relationship.
3. Indicate the family name(s) and given name(s) of your dependant’s current spouse or common-law partner.

Legally Separated:
This means that you are married, but no longer living with your spouse.
Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)
Dependant’s Personal Details
Question 11

1. Check the box to indicate whether or not, your dependant will accompany you to Canada.
2. If you answered “No”, provide the reason why your dependant is non-accompanying.

Thanks for the reply

Situation is as follows:

My mother has medical problems and lives in nursing home and is under official care of my sister (Probably Canadian equivalent would be Health Care Power of Attorney). However they never divorced and I'm not sure "Legally Separated" would qualify for this situation

 

[zt2018]

This is a case of involuntary separation. CRA considers someone involuntary separated still be married or in common law https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/personal-address-information/marital-status.html

I have not been able to find any info regarding IRCC's position regarding such situation on their web-site. You may want to call them and check of ask your MP to get this info for you or talk to an immigration specialist.

 

[Nick~Nick]

@Wakki @Rob_TO @babybenz and other senior members

Can you please check this comment : https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/parents-and-grandparents-sponsorship-2019.578076/page-104#post-7514532

and https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/parents-and-grandparents-sponsorship-2019.578076/page-104#post-7514532

In this case lots of us will get eligible, please reply.

 

[scylla]

@Wakki @Rob_TO @babybenz and other senior members

Can you please check this comment : https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/parents-and-grandparents-sponsorship-2019.578076/page-104#post-7514532

and https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/parents-and-grandparents-sponsorship-2019.578076/page-104#post-7514532

In this case lots of us will get eligible, please reply.

In past years it has never worked like this. If your current family size is 5 - then you need to meet the income requirements for 5 people for each of the previous three years. I doubt this rule is changing (although anything is possible). I think the call centre is providing bad information. Just my opinion.

 

[Nick~Nick]

In past years it has never worked like this. If your current family size is 5 - then you need to meet the income requirements for 5 people for each of the previous three years. I doubt this rule is changing (although anything is possible). I think the call centre is providing bad information. Just my opinion.

They do provide bad information in my experience too, I saw those call center agent bad information in EE.
But, now i am confuse. I will try to call them.

 

[scylla]

They do provide bad information in my experience too, I saw those call center agent bad information in EE.
But, now i am confuse. I will try to call them.

I wouldn't bother calling them. They cannot be relied on to give accurate information. I think we need to wait until IRCC releases additional information before we will know for sure.

 

[Nick~Nick]

I wouldn't bother calling them. They cannot be relied on to give accurate information. I think we need to wait until IRCC releases additional information before we will know for sure.

But, I don't know if IRCC release this kind of information, looks like its depend on case by case. Doesn't it ?

 

[scylla]

But, I don't know if IRCC release this kind of information, looks like its depend on case by case. Doesn't it ?

It won't be case by case. IRCC will either allow it for everyone or not allow it at all.

And yes - it's possible IRCC will not clarify the rule in writing. In that case I suspect there will be a large number of applicants who express interest and even apply - even though they don't qualify.

 

[Nick~Nick]

It won't be case by case. IRCC will either allow it for everyone or not allow it at all.

And yes - it's possible IRCC will not clarify the rule in writing. In that case I suspect there will be a large number of applicants who express interest and even apply - even though they don't qualify.

Now, I have one question - Do we have to show income of all 3 years in Expression of Interest form or in main application ?
In that case if we are not qualify we never going to get invitation ? But we can try and see if this theory is true or not ?

In that case if I show income for 3 members for 2016 (Me + my parents) and 4 members for 2017 and 2018.

 

[scylla]

Now, I have one question - Do we have to show income of all 3 years in Expression of Interest form or in main application ?
In that case if we are not qualify we never going to get invitation ? But we can try and see if this theory is true or not ?

In that case if I show income for 3 members for 2016 (Me + my parents) and 4 members for 2017 and 2018.

I have no idea. But you're right - that's a good question.

 

[nayr69sg]

Now, I have one question - Do we have to show income of all 3 years in Expression of Interest form or in main application ?
In that case if we are not qualify we never going to get invitation ? But we can try and see if this theory is true or not ?

In that case if I show income for 3 members for 2016 (Me + my parents) and 4 members for 2017 and 2018.

In previous years when it was a lottery all you had to do was tick off a box that said you met income requirements. And if you got picked in the lottery you could decide whether to apply or not.

MANY would do this even though they did not meet requirements and were ineligible. What this did was it took away a spot for people who DID meet requirements but were not picked in the lottery.

Now the system is first come first served. So I suppose if you were one of the first 20,000 but did not meet requirements and decided not to apply then you sort of clogged up the system unnecessarily. Which is also why IRCC said they will cut it off at 27,000. Meaning they will take the first 27,000. If they do have 20,000 valid applications meeting requirements before they go through all 27,000 sponsors on that list then the remained will have first dibs in 2020 ie they will already be in the queue for the first 20,000 in 2020.

It's a good system to work around inconsiderate people who know they do not meet requirements but for some reason want to put their name in and hope for some miracle and special dispensation as if their own needs are more important than everyone else. In other words plain selfish.

 

[Nick~Nick]

In previous years when it was a lottery all you had to do was tick off a box that said you met income requirements. And if you got picked in the lottery you could decide whether to apply or not.

MANY would do this even though they did not meet requirements and were ineligible. What this did was it took away a spot for people who DID meet requirements but were not picked in the lottery.

Now the system is first come first served. So I suppose if you were one of the first 20,000 but did not meet requirements and decided not to apply then you sort of clogged up the system unnecessarily. Which is also why IRCC said they will cut it off at 27,000. Meaning they will take the first 27,000. If they do have 20,000 valid applications meeting requirements before they go through all 27,000 sponsors on that list then the remained will have first dibs in 2020 ie they will already be in the queue for the first 20,000 in 2020.

It's a good system to work around inconsiderate people who know they do not meet requirements but for some reason want to put their name in and hope for some miracle and special dispensation as if their own needs are more important than everyone else. In other words plain selfish.

Agree with.
But I don't think its selfish - because of 2 reason one they have window of 7000 more in this year for that same reason and IRCC should provide this info in written.