Yeah, this part is confusing me.Hi,
I don't know about residency requirement for the sponsor because I am canadian resident only.
Here is your answer to your question as per CIC website
Who can’t sponsor a parent or grandparent
You can’t sponsor your parents and grandparents if
Here is the link for eligibity:
- you haven’t been invited to apply
- you’re less than 18 years old
- you won’t live in Canada when you apply to sponsor your parents and grandparents and/or when your parents and grandparents become permanent residents
- Your primary residential address must be in Canada when you submit your application and until we make a decision on your application.
- you’re not a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
- you’re a temporary resident, that is you’re visiting, studying or working in Canada on a visa or permit
- your permanent residence application is still in process
- You must have permanent resident status at the time you submit your sponsorship application
- your proof of income shows you don’t have enough money to support the people you want to sponsor
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/sponsor-parents-grandparents/eligibility.html
I hope I answered your question.
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you won’t live in Canada when you apply to sponsor your parents and grandparents and/or when your parents and grandparents become permanent residents
- Your primary residential address must be in Canada when you submit your application and until we make a decision on your application.
I am citizen so "won't live" is confusing me... though the second part is self explanatory ABOUT ADDRESS.