Thank you!
We will contact you shortly
PROGRAM ON PAUSE
The Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program is currently paused by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). We continue to monitor updates and will provide guidance on alternative options, including the Super Visa, for families looking to bring their loved ones to Canada in the meantime.
Previous Program Details (For Reference Only)
The information below reflects how the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program previously operated and is provided for reference only.
PROGRAM ON PAUSE
Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship
This is a yearly program through which you can apply to sponsor your parents or grandparents. However, you need to meet the income requirement for the past 3 years based on your current family size.
Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship
Previous program details shown below for reference only. This program is currently on pause.
The Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program previously allowed Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence, subject to meeting minimum income requirements based on family size over a multi-year period.
At times when the program was active, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) used a selection process where potential sponsors submitted an “interest to sponsor” form and were randomly selected to apply through an invitation system. Selected applicants were then required to submit a full sponsorship application within a limited timeframe.
While the permanent sponsorship program is not currently open, families may consider the Super Visa as an alternative option. The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents to visit Canada for extended stays, provided the sponsor meets the most recent minimum income requirement, and the applicant obtains private Canadian medical insurance.
For families planning ahead, it is still helpful to maintain strong financial documentation, keep tax filings up to date, and understand eligibility requirements so they are prepared when the program eventually reopens.
Parent & Grandparent Sponsorship
It was announced that Canada's 2020 online lottery program will open October 13, 2020, until November 3, 2020. After the three-week period ends, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will randomly select potential sponsors and invite them to submit applications.
How To Apply For the Parent Grandparent Program Lottery
Canadian Citizens and permanent residents residing in Canada can submit an ‘interest to sponsor’ their parents form online for Permanent Residence in Canada.
In the next while (IRCC has not specified when) a draw will take place and selected applicants will have 60 days to complete the application to sponsor. There will be 10,000 available PGP spots in 2020 and 30,000 in 2021.
The date for the 2021 program has not been announced yet.
Step 1
The online PGP Interest to Sponsor form opened on October 13 and until November 3 2020 until 12 PM EDT.
When you apply you need to declare that you have the Minimum Necessary Income to support their parent or grandparent. Here is the income table describing the income you need for every year depending on the number of people you are responsible for:
Step 2
IRCC will review Expression of Interest and issue an Invitation to Apply to 10,000 applicants.
Step 3
Applicants will have 60 days to complete and submit their PGP application. Please contact me quickly if you receive an invitation to apply, because 60 days is a quick time frame to respond.
PGP Alternative: Parent and Grandparent Super Visa
Individuals who have a child or grandchild in Canada, and who wish to spend an extended period of time with their families in Canada, also have the option to apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa. While they will not have access to health insurance or be eligible for employment, a Super Visa will permit them to stay in Canada for up to two years. A Super Visa is only available to someone who is either the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. The parent and grandparent super visa is a temporary resident permit that allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit Canada for up to 5 years per visit, and visit multiple times over 10 years without renewing their status.
The Expression of Interest system has not opened since October 2020. Once the EOI system reopens, we will update this page accordingly.
Daniel is an amazing immigration consultant, very knowledgeable and clear with direct ideas and professional work ethic. I called three companies to deal with my family’s immigration paperwork, and Daniel was the only one convinced me what to do and the right way ... Im so happy that I found Daniel as this process requires attention and a lot of knowledge, Daniel made this process very simple, easy for me and my family and most importantly without any delays and problems We received the Great news sooner than we even expected Thank you Briere Immigration from myself and my family Regards
Ardian Meta