Federal Court Clarifies Key Rule in Parental Sponsorship Applications: When Does Income Count?
In a decision that directly impacts thousands of Canadian families, the Federal Court of Canada has confirmed a crucial detail in the parental sponsorship process: The minimum income requirement is assessed based on the date IRCC determines the application is complete, not the date it is submitted. The case, Patel v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 586, reinforces the importance of application completeness and […]