Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

[canuck78]

Hi @steaky Thanks. Sorry, I should have included that in my question.. No, they cannot travel alone out of Canada. I have not declared it in the previous extension reason but my father has become wheel chair bound after coming here(It had already started before coming here and was eventually gonna happen). My mother alone cannot take care of him.
Ideally, we should be in our home country for his treatment but as they cannot be by themselves, my job obligation and the separation battle going on, I am not in a position to leave Canada at the moment.
I was hoping to be done with the Separation and the PR and then we would go back in peace with me taking a few months leave like paid and unpaid to take care of him! Now that I have given up on the PR, just waiting for my separation to be finalized - Divorce and getting the PCC from here as it is easier here.
And another reason, just struck me, I am from India the Air Quality Index had been in news for the wrong reasons(it was a few months ago), it has improved now but still far away from Canada, may be I can use that too?!
I don't mind telling the real reasons but on the fence between how much is too much and at the same time too little to get approved!
Side note: I am the only one they have, cannot seek help from relatives, friends

This is tough because you would need to prove that he will not be a drain on Canadian healthcare which also could mean he is medically inadmissible. They should have really applied for a supervisa if they wanted to visit for a longer period. Although he may have had difficulty getting supervisa insurance so would also not have been able to extend his visit for that reason. All you can do is try but not sure it is realistic to keep extending their normal visit visa multiple times. How long have they been visiting Canada already? AQI not a valid reason especially given currently not bad.

 

[steaky]

Hi @steaky Thanks. Sorry, I should have included that in my question.. No, they cannot travel alone out of Canada. I have not declared it in the previous extension reason but my father has become wheel chair bound after coming here(It had already started before coming here and was eventually gonna happen). My mother alone cannot take care of him.
Ideally, we should be in our home country for his treatment but as they cannot be by themselves, my job obligation and the separation battle going on, I am not in a position to leave Canada at the moment.
I was hoping to be done with the Separation and the PR and then we would go back in peace with me taking a few months leave like paid and unpaid to take care of him! Now that I have given up on the PR, just waiting for my separation to be finalized - Divorce and getting the PCC from here as it is easier here.
And another reason, just struck me, I am from India the Air Quality Index had been in news for the wrong reasons(it was a few months ago), it has improved now but still far away from Canada, may be I can use that too?!
I don't mind telling the real reasons but on the fence between how much is too much and at the same time too little to get approved!
Side note: I am the only one they have, cannot seek help from relatives, friends etc..

Concur with @canuck78 said in the post above. Sooner or later, you need to find a nursing home to take care of them in India.

 

[truthprev]

Concur with @canuck78 said in the post above. Sooner or later, you need to find a nursing home to take care of them in India.

For a visitor Visa he should not be a drain becasue I am taking care of all the expenses. Even Insurnace does not cover pre-existing so he is not a drain even on them. Both Canada and the Insurance are making money off of them when they live here they are contributing to the economoy(even though I am paying for it, if they were in India, I would be sending that money to India) and the Insurance gets premium and covers practically nothing. I have been paying taxes for more than 12 years now but they see my parents as a drain.. Way to go but that's how it is I guess.
Anyways to answer @canuck78 's question -First they stayed for 6 months, we got an extension of 1 year which is coming to an end in end of April 2025, so 18 months in April 2025
Let me know the reasons that I can use to apply for the extension. Thank you.

 

[scylla]

For a visitor Visa he should not be a drain becasue I am taking care of all the expenses. Even Insurnace does not cover pre-existing so he is not a drain even on them. Both Canada and the Insurance are making money off of them when they live here they are contributing to the economoy(even though I am paying for it, if they were in India, I would be sending that money to India) and the Insurance gets premium and covers practically nothing. I have been paying taxes for more than 12 years now but they see my parents as a drain.. Way to go but that's how it is I guess.
Anyways to answer @canuck78 's question -First they stayed for 6 months, we got an extension of 1 year which is coming to an end in end of April 2025, so 18 months in April 2025
Let me know the reasons that I can use to apply for the extension. Thank you.

I'm not sure it's appropriate for any of us here to tell you which reasons to use. You can use any reasons and generally it's best to be as honest as possible about those reasons. However it sounds like you are looking for advice on what reasons to extend will give you the highest chances of success. If that is the case then may be best to chat with a lawyer.

 

[canuck78]

For a visitor Visa he should not be a drain becasue I am taking care of all the expenses. Even Insurnace does not cover pre-existing so he is not a drain even on them. Both Canada and the Insurance are making money off of them when they live here they are contributing to the economoy(even though I am paying for it, if they were in India, I would be sending that money to India) and the Insurance gets premium and covers practically nothing. I have been paying taxes for more than 12 years now but they see my parents as a drain.. Way to go but that's how it is I guess.
Anyways to answer @canuck78 's question -First they stayed for 6 months, we got an extension of 1 year which is coming to an end in end of April 2025, so 18 months in April 2025
Let me know the reasons that I can use to apply for the extension. Thank you.

Using limited healthcare services while a visitor can still be considered a drain on the healthcare system. Insurance coverage is for an emergency so you are paying a premium in case they need emergency care. Even PGP does have a medical inadmissabiltiy clause and unless you are paying millions in taxes every year you would have unlikely paid into the system enough to cover you, your dependents and your parents. PGP is viewed as a humanitarian program for a reason it very rarely a program that provides overall economic benefit and can actually cost a lot because we are typically talking about seniors who will never work or pay taxes. You should certainly apply for an extension but you also need a plan B if the extension gets denied or PGP does. You also need to assess whether you have the funds to cover healthcare costs related to care of preexisting conditions or even emergency care if insurance no longer will provide coverage. Healthcare for the chronically ill but especially for seniors can get expensive even when you have provincial healthcare.

 

[steaky]

For a visitor Visa he should not be a drain becasue I am taking care of all the expenses. Even Insurnace does not cover pre-existing so he is not a drain even on them. Both Canada and the Insurance are making money off of them when they live here they are contributing to the economoy(even though I am paying for it, if they were in India, I would be sending that money to India) and the Insurance gets premium and covers practically nothing. I have been paying taxes for more than 12 years now but they see my parents as a drain.. Way to go but that's how it is I guess.
Anyways to answer @canuck78 's question -First they stayed for 6 months, we got an extension of 1 year which is coming to an end in end of April 2025, so 18 months in April 2025
Let me know the reasons that I can use to apply for the extension. Thank you.

Next time, you should really consider applying super visa for them (being their representative). Regular visitor visa wouldn't work because they have no self income and you are taking care of all the expenses.

 

[truthprev]

Next time, you should really consider applying super visa for them (being their representative). Regular visitor visa wouldn't work because they have no self income and you are taking care of all the expenses.

Thank you @steaky, @scylla and @canuck78 for your responses. I shal seek help elsewhere from a professional. I thank you all for your time !

 

[Armtina]

Hi Everyone,
I received Biometrics request on Friday and today I get it done for my parents.
Today I received another email which has the following information requested along with biometric.

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Dear XXXX:
This is in reference to your application for permanent residence in Canada under the Parents and Grandparents
program.
As per Subsection 11(1) of the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (“the Act”), in order for you to receive
permanent residence an officer must be satisfied that both you and your applicable family members are not
inadmissible and meet the requirements of the Act.

Furthermore, Subsection 16(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act states that: “A person who makes an
application must answer truthfully all questions put to them for the purpose of the examination and must produce a
visa and all relevant evidence and documents that the officer reasonably requires.”

After a preliminary review of your application, the following has been deemed required:
Please provide the current residential address for yourself and your dependant family member (if applicable). You
must report any changes to your address, telephone number(s) and email address immediately throughout the
processing of your application.
XXXX4 - XXXX:
> Fingerprints: You are required to submit Biometrics in support of this application. Permanent
residence applicants are required to enrol their biometrics in support of every application (even if the applicant has
valid biometrics enrolled under the temporary resident stream). Please follow the Biometrics instruction letter
previously sent to you.
This must be received at this office by: 2025/03/30

Case Processing Centre Mississauga Centre de Traitement des Demandes Mississauga
Website: https://ircc.canada.ca/ Site web: https://ircc.canada.ca/

If you are unable to submit the requested document(s), you must notify our office before the due date with an
explanation and proof as to why you are unable to submit the documents.

If we do not receive a response from you within the allotted time, a decision will be made based on the
information on your file, which could result in the refusal of your application.
YOU HAVE 30 DAYS TO RESPOND.

Instructions for the Parents and Grandparents application forms and process can be found on our website:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-
guides/sponsorship-parents-grandparents.html

*METHODS OF SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS*
Please only submit the requested information and documents via one of the following methods:
1. For instant updates, submit your documents via IRCC secure account (MyCIC) at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html
2. Additionally, you may send the requested information/document(s) via the IRCC webform at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/web-form.html
IMPORTANT:
• Any document that is not in English or French must be accompanied by the English or French translation
completed by a certified translator, and a copy of the original document.
• Please send us scanned or photocopied versions of the requested documents. Please do not submit
originals, unless otherwise stated, as documents submitted will not be returned.
• We can only accept unzipped PDF, JPG or .doc files that are attached to an email, totaling less than 5 MB.

Sincerely,
CPC Mississauga – PGP APR


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Can someone confirm if they have got the similar email as well after the biometric letter.


Thank you