u/Psychshiz

Hi everyone,
I’m a Canadian Permanent Resident and I’d like to invite my parents to visit me in Canada. They both live in India and have never applied for a Canadian visitor visa before.
I’m looking for guidance from anyone who has recently gone through this process.
A few questions I have:

1. Should I apply for both of them together or submit separate applications?
2. What documents should I provide from Canada (invitation letter, PR card, employment letter, bank statements, etc.)?
3. What documents should my parents provide from India?
4. How can we best show strong ties to India to improve their chances of approval?
5. Is it better for them to show that they’ll pay for the trip themselves, or can I sponsor their visit?
6. Are there any common mistakes I should avoid?
   If anyone has applied recently from India, how long did the process take?

I’d really appreciate any tips, document checklists, or personal experiences.
Thank you!