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Canadian Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship (PGP)

Lets eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence, subject to an income requirement and an invitation-based intake.

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Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Canada government website before you apply.
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Official name
Sponsor your parents and grandparents (Parents and Grandparents Program)
Route type
Family-class sponsorship for permanent residence (invitation-based intake)
Sponsor must be
A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person registered under the Canadian Indian Act
Income requirement
Yes - sponsor must meet a minimum necessary income for the required number of years
Current intake status
New interest-to-sponsor intake paused; existing applications still processed

Who it is for

  • Canadian citizens and permanent residents who want to bring their parents or grandparents to Canada permanently
  • Sponsors who can meet the income requirement over the required period

Requirements

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered under the Canadian Indian Act
  • Meet the minimum necessary income (usually proven with Notices of Assessment for recent tax years)
  • Sign an undertaking to financially support the sponsored relatives
  • Be invited to apply after submitting an interest-to-sponsor form (when intake is open)

What you can do

  • If approved, parents and grandparents become permanent residents
  • When PGP intake is closed, consider the Super Visa for extended visits

How to apply

  • Submit an interest-to-sponsor form during an open intake window
  • If invited, the sponsor applies to sponsor and the parents/grandparents apply for permanent residence, submitted together

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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