Old Age Security- new senior citizens

[elisa222]

Hi there,
My parents (75 and 80) just became Canadian citizens last summer after accumulating a total of 4 years (number of days) living in Ontario. When do they qualify for OAS? Is it after 10 years of residency?
I am also told that it is based on the sponsorship rules ( I sponsored them in 2019)..., and that I am responsible for them for the next 20 years. I think in the past it used to be 10 years of responsibility for them, but they changed it to 20 a few years ago.
What is your experience?
Is OAS based on the years of residency or sponsorship agreement with the government?

Thank you so much to all of you!

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi there,
My parents (75 and 80) just became Canadian citizens last summer after accumulating a total of 4 years (number of days) living in Ontario. When do they qualify for OAS? Is it after 10 years of residency?
I am also told that it is based on the sponsorship rules ( I sponsored them in 2019)..., and that I am responsible for them for the next 20 years. I think in the past it used to be 10 years of responsibility for them, but they changed it to 20 a few years ago.
What is your experience?
Is OAS based on the years of residency or sponsorship agreement with the government?

Thank you so much to all of you!

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security/eligibility.html

If you are living in Canada, you must:

• be 65 years old or older
• be a Canadian citizen or a legal resident at the time we approve your OAS pension application
• have resided in Canada for at least 10 years since the age of 18

So once they live in Canada for 10 years they are eligible.

 

[elisa222]

Thank you for your answer. It makes sense now!