Sponsor Mother without any income for the last 3 years

[SGZ]

I am a permanent resident of Canada. I have been suffering from Ovarian Cancer since March, 2014. Currently, I am on my second line of treatment , as the first line has been exhausted. I am a mother of 2 children. To help me and my husband out through these difficult years, my mother has been visiting us. During the year of 2016 alone, she had to visit us 3 times, as I had to be admitted and treated for my recurring cancer.

Due to recurring Cancer and its ongoing treatment, I have been unable to find a job. I live with my husband, who is managing the finances.As the situation with me is becoming medically tougher I want to sponsor my mother to live with me, to take care of me and my children rather than travel and risk losing her employment.

I have a very important query regarding sponsoring her .

As I don't have a job for the last 4 years, and my husband is unwilling to sponsor her, what options do I have to sponsor her to help me and my children during these tough times?

I would be very grateful to any help that any one can provide in this.

 

[scylla]

You cannot sponsor her for PR through the parent/grandparent without meeting the income requirements.

She could apply for PR H&C while here - but that's a risk route. She needs to be in Canada when she applies for H&C and would need to remain in Canada while the application is processed (expect 2 year processing times). Approval rates for this application stream are very low and if H&C is refused, she may have issues re-entering Canada in the future as a visitor.

Is there any chance your husband is willing to co-sign the application? If his income exceeds LICO, that will solve the problem.

Alternatively, does your mother qualify to apply for PR independently - i.e. through an economic immigration class like Express Entry?

 

[SGZ]

You cannot sponsor her for PR through the parent/grandparent without meeting the income requirements.

She could apply for PR H&C while here - but that's a risk route. She needs to be in Canada when she applies for H&C and would need to remain in Canada while the application is processed (expect 2 year processing times). Approval rates for this application stream are very low and if H&C is refused, she may have issues re-entering Canada in the future as a visitor.

Is there any chance your husband is willing to co-sign the application? If his income exceeds LICO, that will solve the problem.

Alternatively, does your mother qualify to apply for PR independently - i.e. through an economic immigration class like Express Entry?

Thanks a lot for replying .

What is H &C ?

And yes my husband's income exceeds the LICO

Can you tell me what would my mother need to apply for PR Independantly and how long it will take for her visa to come ?

 

[scylla]

You can read about H&C here. This option is best pursued with the help of a good immigration lawyer - and again, approval rates are quite low:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...umanitarian-compassionate-considerations.html

To apply for PR independently, there are a number of different immigration streams each with their own requirements. But generally speaking, her education will certainly play a role - ideally she has at least a Bachelor degree - preferably a Masters or even higher. She will also need to take and achieve a minimum score in an English or French language test. She will need to show she has at least one year (preferably several years) of paid full time work experience in a skilled profession. Her age will be a factor - harder to be selected the older you get. Lastly, she will need to demonstrate that she has funds to establish herself in Canada (around $12K in available funds if it's just her). More details about these programs here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html

 

[scylla]

Honestly - best option is to somehow convince your husband to cosign the application to sponsor your mother.

Independent immigration will likely be difficult due to her age.

H&C has low chances of approval.

 

[Rob_TO]

As I don't have a job for the last 4 years, and my husband is unwilling to sponsor her, what options do I have to sponsor her to help me and my children during these tough times?

As mentioned, parents sponsorship is the best option for you. Your husband will need to be a co-signer. The only negative aspect of co-signing that he should be worried about, is if your mom goes on welfare in Canada the sponsor and co-signer are responsible to pay it back. But that is pretty much it, if your mom will not go on welfare then your husband should have absolutely no reason to not be a co-signer.

However you kind of need to hurry, as the parents program is a lottery and you must submit your intent to sponsor in January so you only have a few weeks left. Closes on Feb 1. The lottery form to fill out is here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...l-us-you-want-sponsor-parent-grandparent.html

If you are selected as one of the 10,000 picked, you will get an invitation to apply to sponsor your mom. Your husband must be included as a co-signer since his income will be used to qualify based on past 3 tax years. Hopefully your mom (and your dad if he's still married to your mom) do not have any serious medical conditions that may pose problems for immigration.

If you are not lucky enough to be picked in the lottery, they may hold a 2nd lottery later in the year if they don't get 10K apps first time around. Or you may need to wait until 2019.

If you are not picked in this January lottery you can certainly try the H&C app next time your mom is in Canada.
Also in the meantime you can apply for a supervisa for your mom, which will make it easier for her to stay for longer periods of time in Canada (up to 2 years at once).

 

[scylla]

If you are not picked in this January lottery you can certainly try the H&C app next time your mom is in Canada.
Also in the meantime you can apply for a supervisa for your mom, which will make it easier for her to stay for longer periods of time in Canada (up to 2 years at once).

Super visa is only an option if her husband is willing to co-sign the application due to the income requirements.

 

[Rob_TO]

Super visa is only an option if her husband is willing to co-sign the application due to the income requirements.

Depends on his reason for not co-signing in the first place. If he's scared of the undertaking, that is not required for supervisa so there is literally zero reason I can think of for anyone not wanting to co-sign a supervisa app (other than seriously not liking the applicant and not wanting them to stay in Canada long term).

 

[canuck78]

Supervisa is probably the best option because even if you get selected for PGP and your husband is willing to co-sign it could take many years before your application gets processed.

Unfortunately I think the next couple of years may be when you need the help the most.