Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship
The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) lets eligible sponsors bring parents and grandparents to Canada as permanent residents. Intake is limited, so preparation and timing matter.
What is the Parents and Grandparents Program?
The Parents and Grandparents Program is a family class pathway that allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residency. Intake is typically limited and managed through an interest-to-sponsor process, and sponsors must meet income requirements.
Limited intake
IRCC manages intake through periodic invitations.
Income tested
Sponsors must meet minimum income requirements.
Super Visa alternative
A long-stay visitor option when PGP is unavailable.
Your options
If PGP intake is closed, the Super Visa can keep your family together in the meantime.
PGP sponsorship
Permanent residency for parents and grandparents.
How PGP sponsorship works
We help you prepare in advance so you're ready when intake opens.
Submit interest
Complete the interest-to-sponsor form when open.
Receive an invitation
Wait for an invitation to apply.
Prove income
Provide required income documentation.
Prepare the application
Sponsorship and PR forms and documents.
Submit & process
File and complete biometrics and medicals.
Confirmation of PR
Your parents or grandparents become permanent residents.
What you may need
Requirements vary by situation. Below are commonly requested documents.
Income proof
- Notices of Assessment for required years
- Proof of meeting the income threshold
Sponsor documents
- Citizenship or PR proof
- Undertaking forms
Applicant identity
- Passports
- Birth certificates
Admissibility
- Medical exam
- Police clearances
Who this is for
These profiles commonly apply with our support.
Sponsors of parents
Meeting income requirements.
Sponsors of grandparents
Reuniting extended family.
Income-qualified
Sponsors who meet the threshold.
Super Visa families
While waiting for PGP intake.
Multi-generation homes
Families settling together.
Sponsors in Canada
Citizens and permanent residents.
Parents and grandparents questions
How does intake work?
IRCC typically opens an interest-to-sponsor process and issues invitations from that pool.
What income do I need?
Sponsors must meet a minimum necessary income for the required number of years.
What if I'm not invited?
The Super Visa allows extended visits while you wait for a future intake.
Can I sponsor both parents and grandparents?
Eligibility depends on the intake rules and your ability to support them.
How long does it take?
Processing times vary and can be lengthy; preparation helps avoid added delays.
Plan your parents' move to Canada
Get licensed guidance on PGP readiness and the Super Visa option.