tartanlass

My Daughter recently immigrated to Ontario. She would like myself and my son to follow. The problem is my son is 43 stays with me because of mild learning difficulties. He gets income support also living costs here in britain. Does anyone know if he could still claim this in Canada.
Any info would be great

Surrey Expat

There are not the benefits in Canada that Britain offers, there is a disability tax allowance though. If your daughter is sponsoring you, she would give an undertaking of financial support.

To be a sponsor:
* You and the sponsored relative must sign a sponsorship agreement that commits you to provide financial support for your relative if necessary. This agreement also states that the person becoming a permanent resident will make every effort to support themselves. Dependent children under age 22 do not have to sign this agreement. Quebec residents must sign an “undertaking” with the province of Quebec—a contract binding the sponsorship.
* You must promise to provide financial support for the relative and any other eligible relatives accompanying them for a period of three to ten years, depending on their age and relationship to you. This time period begins on the date they become a permanent resident.

Do you have a right of residency in Canada? If not your first hurdle would be getting through immigration, which might be tricky.

Family Class Sponsorship from CIC