Sponsor parents vs spouse

[debxiaoli]

Hello, I am wondering if anyone have insights on my situation:

My parents currently live in Singapore, where my dad is a Singaporean and my mom is a Canadian citizen. They are nearing retirement age, and would like to live in Canada after they retire. Which is a better option?

1) My mom (Canadian citizen) sponsoring my Dad through spousal sponsorship. My mom currently does not live in Canada, so I understand she will need to prove that she will move to Canada after PR for my Dad is approved. What kind of proof is usually required? Does her not being here hinder the process at all?

2) I am a Canadian citizen, so I can sponsor my Dad through parent sponsorship. I believe we would have to enter a random draw in order to submit our application? What are the chances of this being successful?

Not sure if this is any factor, but my Dad used to be Canadian citizen, and became Singaporean about 10 years ago.

Any guidance would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Rob_TO]

Did your dad renounce his Canadian citizenship? If not then he's still a citizen so there would be no need for anyone to sponsor him.

Else if he's not a citizen, and not a Canadian PR, then it's probably best if your mom sponsors him.

 

[debxiaoli]

Did your dad renounce his Canadian citizenship? If not then he's still a citizen so there would be no need for anyone to sponsor him.

Else if he's not a citizen, and not a Canadian PR, then it's probably best if your mom sponsors him.

Yes he renounced his Canadian citizenship.

I thought it would probably be easier to do the spousal sponsorship, but anyone know what type of proof is required in terms of her moving here?

 

[canuck78]

Yes he renounced his Canadian citizenship.

I thought it would probably be easier to do the spousal sponsorship, but anyone know what type of proof is required in terms of her moving here?

Because they are retired you wouldn’t be able to show a job so you would need to show home purchase/rental or attempts to find housing. Assuming he renounced citizenship to avoid paying taxes.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Because they are retired you wouldn’t be able to show a job so you would need to show home purchase/rental or attempts to find housing. Assuming he renounced citizenship to avoid paying taxes.

Americans renounce to avoid paying taxes. Canadians generally don't, as it is fairly easy for those living outside of Canada to sever residential ties and become a non-resident for tax purposes. As Singapore requires those applying for naturalization to renounce all other citizenships, it was likely done to be able to live in Singapore.

 

[debxiaoli]

Because they are retired you wouldn’t be able to show a job so you would need to show home purchase/rental or attempts to find housing. Assuming he renounced citizenship to avoid paying taxes.

I don’t think they will be purchasing or renting a house until the sponsorship is successful. What type of documentation would show attempts to find housing??

 

[debxiaoli]

Americans renounce to avoid paying taxes. Canadians generally don't, as it is fairly easy for those living outside of Canada to sever residential ties and become a non-resident for tax purposes. As Singapore requires those applying for naturalization to renounce all other citizenships, it was likely done to be able to live in Singapore.

Yes you are right

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I don’t think they will be purchasing or renting a house until the sponsorship is successful. What type of documentation would show attempts to find housing??

They can show communication with friends/family about the move, contact with realtors regarding property, trips to Canada to prepare, transfer of money/assets, putting their Singapore property/home up for sale etc.