Parents · 8 guides
Bringing parents over, sponsoring them, and what they can claim.
- 🏔Legal Aid Ontario: Who Qualifies for a Free Lawyer and How to ApplyLegal Aid Ontario pays for a lawyer if you qualify and have a legal issue it covers. This page summarizes the covered case types, the application entry point, and the official service finder.
- Parents Visiting Canada Want to Stay Longer: How to Extend Visitor StatusVisitors in Canada who want to stay longer must apply for a visitor record. This guide explains what it is, which department handles it, and the key points listed on the official page.
- Options for Long-Term Care for ParentsLearn about home, community and long-term care services in Canada, including what they cover, costs, and federal support for certain groups.
- Sponsor Your Spouse or Child: Official GuideLearn how to sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or dependent child for permanent residence in Canada, including eligibility, process, and official sources.
- Canada Caregiver Credit: Tax Relief for Supporting FamilyThe Canada caregiver credit is a non-refundable tax credit that helps taxpayers who support a spouse or dependant with a mental or physical infirmity. This article covers eligibility, claim amounts, required documents, and how to claim.
- Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Paused: What Are Your Options Now?Canada's Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship program is paused. Learn what this means for new applicants, existing applications, and the Super Visa alternative.
- How to Apply for a Super Visa? Differences from Visitor VisaThe Super Visa allows parents/grandparents to stay for 5 years per visit, with multiple entries for up to 10 years, but requires income and insurance. A visitor visa is only for short stays.
- Old Age Security (OAS): How the 10-Year Residency Requirement WorksFor immigrant parents, OAS requires 10 years of residence in Canada; less than 10 years means a partial pension. This guide explains the residency rule, when to apply, and common pitfalls.
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