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Backlog of Elderly Parent and Grandparent Applications Will Be Reduced – And We Can Help You File for New Parent and Grandparent Super Visa!

Nov 5, 2011 | Family Immigration, Immigrate to Canada, Immigration, In the News, Where to seek help

If you have elderly parents or grandparents and have tried to bring them to Canada to be with you, we have good news.  All of those applications that have been pending for so long will now be processed.

Recently, Minister Jason Kenney made an attempt to “reduce the number of elderly relatives of immigrants” based on the “social services they will consume.”  He obviously did not realize how important extended family is.  Bringing your parents or grandparents to Canada will give you the opportunity to work more hours and earn more money while still knowing your children are growing up in a loving family environment.  Minister Kenney’s viewpoint, fortunately, has not been accepted in Parliament.

On Friday afternoon, the news was released that the Canadian government will be reducing the visa backlog for elderly relatives of immigrants.  Imagine how Minister Kenney felt when he had to make that announcement! The program is called the Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification and has four parts:

1. 60% more sponsored parents and grandparents will be admitted to Canada next year.
2. A new visa, called the “Parent and Grandparent Super Visa” is being released.  This is a 10-year visa that allows parents and grandparents to spend up to 24 months at a time in Canada.  Instead of waiting 8 years to get a visa, your parents and grandparents will only need to wait 8 weeks!  This new visa is being released on December 1, 2011, so contact us now!
3. The Canadian government will be considering public opinions when formulating its new policies.
4. The Canadian government will not be accepting any more parent or grandparent sponsorship applications during a temporary pause of up to 24 months while they reduce the backlog.  This may sound bad, but considering the 8-year waits of the past, a 2-year wait is progress!

Until the sponsorship pause is complete, we will not be able to file parent or grandparent sponsorship applications for you, but we can file for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa! Please contact us today to find out the fastest way to bring your elderly relatives to Canada to live with you!