1) About 3 to 4 years. See here:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/new-del...n-en.asp?#skil
2) Yes, providing that they get visitor visas. It will be rather difficult.
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"ButterChicken" <> wrote in message
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> Hello there,
> I'm a naturalized Canadian citizen and would like to sponsor my
> parents from India.
> 1) Does anyone have an idea as to how much time it would take for
> their sponsorship to complete ?
> 2) While my parents sponsorship is in progress can they visit me in
> Canada on a tourist visa ?
> Regards,
> -G