Just heard on the radio that CIC is re-opening the Parents sponsorship program w.e.f. January 1st, 2014.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2013/2013-05-10.asp

Jason Kenney (Minister of CIC) was himself on radio announced this.

Few salient points that he talked about:

- They will be accepting only 5000 applications.
- Sponsoring individual will need to provide the last 3 year' Revenue Canada income statement to submit proof of the required income.
- CIC has extended the 10 year sponsorship gaurantee/agreement/undertaking to 20 years.
- Income requirement is now $52,000 intead of $42,000 in the past.
- Processing time will be about 1.5 to 2 years instead of 7-8 years in the past.

Hope it helps to whomsoever it may concern.

Thank you.It was indeed informative.It seems like the new system is good

- CIC has extended the 10 year sponsorship gaurantee/agreement/undertaking to 20 years.- ANYWAYS WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM NO MATTER HOW MANY YEARS

- Income requirement is now $52,000 intead of $42,000 in the past.- AS THE COST OF LIVING IS HIGHER THAN BEFORE IT ONLY MAKES SENSE TO INCREASE THE REQUIRMENT

- Processing time will be about 1.5 to 2 years instead of 7-8 years in the past. THIS IS THE BEST PART!


Cheers
Prince

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