Canada strengthens financial conditions for hosting parents and grandparents
In 2025, hosts under the Canadian Super Bowl program will have to meet higher income requirements, as announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The minimum income requirements are based on the size of the family and are adjusted annually according to the federal government's Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) criteria.
For a family of one, the minimum gross income required is $30,526. This increases to $38,002 for a family of two, $46,720 for a family of three, $56,724 for a family of four, $64,336 for a family of five, $72,560 for a family of six, and $80,784 for a family of seven or more. For families larger than seven, an additional $8,224 is required for each additional person.
Under the Super Bowl program, hosts can co-sign with their spouse or common-law partner to combine incomes and meet the income requirement. It is important to note that Super Bowl holders are not authorized to work or study and will not be able to qualify for provincial or territorial health insurance.
In contrast, successful Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) applicants receive permanent residence, allowing them to work or study without requiring a permit, and they have the opportunity to qualify for health insurance. The PGP operates on a lottery system that opens once a year, while the super bowl is available year-round.
The definition of a dependent child includes children who meet the definition of a dependent child, regardless of custody or child support arrangements. Dependent children of the host and of their spouse or common-law partner are also considered part of the family count.
Previously sponsored individuals, the previously approved super bowl applicants, and the parents or grandparents of eligible hosts can gain visitor status for up to 10 years, and can stay in Canada for up to five years at a time under the super bowl program. The sponsor, their spouse (including separated spouse) or common-law partner, and the super bowl applicant and any other super bowl applicants applying at the same time are also part of the family count.
Chinonso, for example, requires a minimum gross income of $80,784 for the super bowl application, as he has a family of seven. Arjun, on the other hand, requires a minimum gross income of $72,560 for a family of six. The previously sponsored parents of Chinonso's former spouse are still included in the family count.
However, the search results do not contain information about the source the Canadian government uses to determine income requirements for the Super Bowl program. For more information, applicants are encouraged to visit the official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website.
Successful Parents and Grandparents Program applicants receive permanent residence, while super bowl holders are granted visitor status for up to 10 years. It is essential to carefully consider the requirements and benefits of each program before applying.
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