Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Mississauga
Mississauga’s multi-generational families face long PGP waitlists; especially in Churchill Meadows, Erin Mills, and Cooksville. One missing document means rejection and another year lost. As a trusted immigration lawyer in Mississauga, IPJ Immigration has guided families through the Parent & Grandparent Sponsorship process for 20+ years. We prepare complete, income-verified, submission-ready files, so when the window opens, you’re ready.
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2026 PROGRAM STATUS: IMPORTANT NOTICE
The PGP is currently paused. IRCC is not accepting new Interest to Sponsor forms in 2026. No new intake date has been announced.
- Applied in a previous intake: your file is being processed. Up to 15,000 applications will be reviewed in 2026.
- Have not applied yet: Start preparing your documents and confirming income eligibility now, so you’re ready when the next intake opens.
- Need an option now: the Super Visa allows stays of up to 5 years per entry and is available today.
WHAT IS THE PARENT AND GRANDPARENT SPONSORSHIP (PGP) PROGRAM?
The PGP is a federal pathway allowing Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence. Once sponsored, they can live in Canada permanently, access public healthcare, work, and eventually apply for Canadian citizenship.
The same eligibility requirements, documentation standards, and income thresholds apply whether you are sponsoring parents or grandparents.
What makes the PGP uniquely challenging is not the eligibility criteria – it is the process. IRCC accepts only a fixed number of complete applications per annual intake. The submission window is brief. A package that is even slightly incomplete is returned without review. And the income documentation requirement – verified using CRA Notices of Assessment across three consecutive tax years – catches many younger Mississauga sponsors off guard.
What makes the PGP uniquely challenging is not the eligibility criteria – it is the process. IPJ Immigration Solutions has guided Mississauga families through every intake since the program launched…
WHO THIS SERVICE IS FOR IN MISSISSAUGA
PGP demand in this city is among the highest in Ontario. This page is for:
- Mississauga PRs and citizens ready to sponsor one or both parents or grandparents for Canadian permanent residence – including families who have been waiting years for the program to reopen
- Families currently using the Super Visa who want to begin PGP preparation now, so they are positioned to submit the moment the next intake window opens
- Sponsors who need professional help documenting MNI compliance across multiple NOA years – particularly younger Mississauga residents with growing households whose income picture has shifted year to year
- Applicants who missed a previous PGP intake – due to an incomplete application, an incorrect NOA year, or a family size calculation error – and want to prepare thoroughly for the next opportunity
- Families where sponsored parents have health conditions that may attract additional IRCC medical review, and who want those risks identified and addressed before submission
- Filipino and South Asian families managing PSA, MEA apostille, or Nadra authentication requirements for birth and relationship documents that PGP requires
Related Mississauga Immigration Services
Permanent Residency
Temporary Residency
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO SPONSOR?
To sponsor your parents or grandparents, you must meet all of the conditions in the left column. Any single condition in the right column disqualifies you from sponsoring.
To sponsor, you must meet all of the following:
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian under the Indian Act
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be residing in Canada
- Meet the Minimum Necessary Income for all dependents + sponsored parents/grandparents (LICO + 30%) for the 3 consecutive tax years before you apply
- Hold a valid IRCC Invitation to Apply at the time of submitting your application - this is issued by IRCC after a successful intake selection, not before
You cannot sponsor if you are:
- On social assistance for reasons other than a disability
- In default on a prior sponsorship undertaking or immigration loan
- Subject to a removal order
- Bankrupt or insolvent
- Incarcerated
- Convicted of a violent offence, sexual offence, or offence against a family member
- Living outside Canada
Your parents or grandparents must pass a medical exam, police clearance checks, and submit biometrics. You can only sponsor your own biological or legally adoptive parents and grandparents - not your spouse's.
2026 INCOME REQUIREMENTS (LICO + 30%)
Income is verified using your CRA Notice of Assessment (NOA), Line 15000, for the 3 consecutive years before you apply. If your most recent NOA is not yet available, contact our team – there are specific circumstances in which a T1 General return may be accepted by IRCC. Check latest LICO threshold figures.
What Counts Toward Family Size?
Family size includes: yourself + spouse or partner + dependent children + parents or grandparents being sponsored + anyone under an active prior sponsorship. Include all dependants even if they will not be coming to Canada.
Co-Signing and the 20-Year Financial Undertaking
Your spouse or common-law partner can co-sign and combine income, provided they meet all eligibility requirements and sign the same 20-year financial undertaking.
No other person can co-sign under PGP rules.
- This undertaking remains legally binding regardless of separation, divorce, or financial hardship
- Both you and your co-signer are jointly responsible for the full 20-year period
- Figures apply outside Quebec – verify current thresholds at canada.ca before applying
HOW THE PGP APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS
Submit the Interest to Sponsor Form
When IRCC reopens the intake, submit the online form during the announced window. Demand consistently exceeds available spots - meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection.
Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
IRCC randomly selects sponsors from the pool. If selected, you will receive an ITA giving you 60 days to submit both applications.
Submit Both Applications Together (Within 60 Days)
You and your parents or grandparents must submit both applications simultaneously through the IRCC PR Portal within 60 days of your ITA. Late or incomplete applications are returned without processing. Required forms include IMM 1344, IMM 5768, IMM 5771, and IMM 5748.
For Mississauga sponsors with parents from India, Pakistan, or the Philippines, document authentication must begin well before the 60-day clock starts, not after. MEA apostille for India, Nadra verification for Pakistan, and Philippine Statistics Authority sourcing for the Philippines are all multi-week processes. Start early or risk losing your ITA.
Biometrics, Medical Exam, and Police Certificates
Your parents or grandparents must provide biometrics, complete a medical exam with an IRCC-approved panel physician, and obtain police certificates from every country where they lived for 6 or more months from age 18.
IRCC Review and PR Decision
IRCC conducts security and background checks and issues a final decision. If approved, your parents or grandparents receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR). Their PR card is mailed to a Canadian address once they have landed in Canada and completed the landing process. As permanent residents, they will have access to OHIP from landing day - the transition from Super Visa private insurance to public health coverage through Trillium Health Partners or the broader Ontario system begins immediately upon landing. Processing time: approximately 24 to 36 months from ITA to final decision.
PGP VS. SUPER VISA
With the PGP paused, the Super Visa is the primary option for families who want their parents or grandparents in Canada now.
| Best For | PGP: Families planning permanent settlement | Super Visa: Families needing parents in Canada now |
|---|---|---|
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Type |
Families planning permanent settlement – when program reopens |
Families who need parents in Canada now, for extended visits
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Status |
Permanent residence
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Temporary visitor |
|
Length of stay |
Indefinite |
Up to 5 years per entry |
|
Income requirement |
LICO + 30% for 3 consecutive years |
LICO for 1 year within the last two years before the application |
|
Processing time |
24 months + |
Weeks |
|
Health insurance |
Public coverage |
Private, $100,000+ minimum |
|
Work rights |
Yes |
No |
|
Path to citizenship |
Yes – after 1,095 days of physical presence within 5 years as a PR
|
No |
|
Currently available |
No – paused in 2026 |
Yes |
Many Mississauga families, particularly in Filipino and South Asian communities, have had Super Visa applications refused over one error: the $100,000 health insurance must come from a Canadian insurance provider, not an international one. We ensure every Mississauga client gets this right from the start.
What Our Services Include
Every applicant’s situation is different. Some clients want expert support while staying in control of their own application. Others want a team to manage everything.
Guided Application Review - You Prepare, We Review
Perfect if you are comfortable managing your own application but want a licensed professional team to verify your NOC, check your hours calculation, review your reference letters, and audit your full post-ITA package before submission.
What's included
- Sponsor and Applicant eligibility assessment and document strategy
- Custom document checklist, professional templates and guidance
- Full review of your completed application and documents
- Final pre-submission review call
You stay in control while we handle every detail and review your application every step of the way.
Full Care Representation - We Handle Everything
Ideal for workers with complex situations – such as a borderline NOC, multiple employers, an expiring permit, or a previous refusal – or for anyone who wants complete peace of mind. You share your documents and your story. We take care of the rest.
What's included
- Sponsor and Applicant eligibility assessment and document strategy
- Custom document checklist, professional templates and guidance
- Professional application preparation & Submission
- IRCC portal management
- All communication with IRCC as your authorised representative
- Ongoing updates and guidance until you receive your decision
Upgrading to Full Care Representation: Start with a Guided Application Review and decide to upgrade to Full Care before your application is submitted? We will credit the full amount you have already paid toward your new fee.
Professional Fee Schedule
We believe pricing should be honest, transparent, and stress-free. That’s why we don’t charge by the hour or burden you with unexpected fees. Before any work begins, you’ll receive a clear, written agreement outlining exactly what’s included. No guesswork, no surprises – just a straightforward deal you can count on.
YOUR PATH TO CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY
Why Mississauga Families Choose IPJ Immigration for PGP Sponsorship
20+ Years of PGP Experience
We have guided Mississauga families through every version of the Parent and Grandparent Program, every policy change, every intake revision, every IRCC update over two decades. We know what causes applications to be returned, and how to build a file that does not get sent back.
We Have Been Where You Are
Our team understands what it means to have family far away. That shapes how seriously we review every income document, how carefully we approach every intake window, and how personally we care about reuniting your family in Mississauga.
RCIC and Lawyer Combination
Every application is reviewed from both a legal and regulatory perspective. Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and CICC, with active memberships in CILA and CAPIC. This dual-licensed structure is rare across Mississauga and Peel Region.
Meticulous Attention to Detail
Missing NOA years, incorrect household size calculations, unauthenticated foreign documents, we catch these before anything reaches IRCC. A full legal and regulatory audit is part of every PGP file we handle.
TRANSPARENT, FIXED-FEE PRICING
ou know your exact fee before we begin. No hidden charges, no billing surprises, no ambiguity at any stage of your file.
You Are Not Just a File Number
Small, focused team. The same licensed consultant who opens your parent sponsorship file stays with it through to the final decision. That is not a feature we advertise, it is how we operate.
Success With Difficult Cases
Complex income situations, previous refusals, inadmissibility concerns, and Super Visa versus sponsorship decisions - these are cases we have handled and resolved. Book a free 15-minute call to tell us your situation.
ESL-FRIENDLY, PLAIN LANGUAGE GUIDANCE
IRCC communicates entirely in English or French. For Mississauga families from South Asian, Filipino, or Eastern European communities, requirements that are easy to misread can carry serious legal consequences. We explain every step clearly and confirm understanding before we proceed.
WOMEN-LED, FAMILY-RUN PRACTICE
Founded by Irena Bartoszewicz Szajna, with 20+ years in Canadian immigration. We are immigrants ourselves. We know what it means to count the days until your family is together in one city, because we have lived it.
What Our Clients Say
Our clients come to us from across Richmond Hill and the wider Greater Toronto Area, including Markham, Vaughan, Toronto, and Mississauga. Their words reflect what we work to deliver on every file: clarity, honest guidance, and real results.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IRCC opens an annual submission window, historically in January, and accepts a fixed number of complete applications. The window is brief, highly competitive, and operates with no grace period. We prepare your complete PGP file in advance so you can submit the moment the window opens, with no last-minute scramble. Any package returned for incompleteness cannot be corrected and resubmitted in the same intake year.
Yes. The Super Visa allows your parents or grandparents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years per visit, with multiple entries over a 10-year validity period. It requires a medical examination, private Canadian health insurance with at least $100,000 in coverage from a Canadian provider, and income documentation from the sponsor. We prepare the complete Super Visa application and advise specifically on the insurance requirement, the most common source of Super Visa refusals for Mississauga families.
The Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) is based on your total household size, including the parents or grandparents being sponsored, and must be met in each of the 3 consecutive CRA NOA years before you apply. We calculate this precisely across all three required tax years and confirm your eligibility before you invest in full PGP preparation. A single year with lower income due to parental leave, a job change, or self-employment fluctuation can affect your eligibility in ways that are not obvious from reviewing only your most recent NOA.
No. The PGP covers only your own biological or legally adoptive parents and grandparents. Your spouse or common-law partner can sponsor their own parents separately, provided they independently meet all PGP eligibility requirements.
Yes, but only your spouse or common-law partner can co-sign. They may combine their income with yours, provided they meet all eligibility requirements independently and sign the same 20-year financial undertaking. No other family member, including a sibling, parent, or extended family member, can co-sign under PGP rules.
Yes, and the time to prepare is now, not when the next window opens. Complete PGP preparation is a multi-month process: income history review across three NOA years, household size calculation and verification, authentication of foreign documents from the sponsored parents' country of origin, and full package assembly. Having your complete file ready before the intake window opens is the only reliable way to protect your family's position.
Yes. As Canadian permanent residents, your parents or grandparents have full, unrestricted work rights anywhere in Canada, access to public healthcare including through OHIP and Trillium Health Partners, and a path to Canadian citizenship after accumulating 1,095 days of physical presence within any 5-year period as a permanent resident.
No. There is no maximum age limit for PGP sponsorship. However, all sponsored individuals must pass IRCC's medical admissibility assessment. Pre-existing health conditions can sometimes result in an excessive demand finding on Canada's health or social services. Our team can help you identify and proactively address any admissibility risks before submission.
If the sponsorship application is refused, you may have the right to appeal the decision to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD). If your parent or grandparent is found inadmissible, the available options depend on the specific grounds of refusal and may include Criminal Rehabilitation, a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), or a Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) application. Our immigration lawyer can assess your situation and advise on the strongest available path forward.
Yes. Both parents can be included within the same application package submitted under your single ITA. Government application fees apply per person.
Yes. The Parent and Grandparent Program covers both parents and grandparents. The same eligibility requirements, income thresholds, documentation standards, and intake process apply regardless of whether you are sponsoring parents, grandparents, or both together.
Your Next Step Starts Here
The clearest way to know exactly where your PGP file stands is a direct conversation with our team a licensed immigration lawyer and RCIC who can actually assess your income documentation, household size, and sponsorship eligibility, not a generic checklist.
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Free 15-Minute Discovery Call - Find Out Where You Stand
Not sure whether you meet the income requirements? Unsure whether to pursue PGP or the Super Visa first? Wondering how the intake process works for your family’s specific situation?
Book a free 15-minute call with our licensed team. You will get a direct, honest answer on where your family stands with parent and grandparent sponsorship in Canada.
Paid 45-Minute Consultation Call -
Get a Complete Plan
Book a 45-minute paid consultation with a licensed immigration lawyer or Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).
We’ll review your MNI eligibility across all three NOA years, calculate your correct household size, and give you a clear, honest plan for bringing your parents or grandparents to Canada as permanent residents.
Start With a Guided Questionnaire
Prefer to start on your own time? Answer a short set of questions about your Family Sponsorship Canada situation, income eligibility, and current immigration status. A licensed RCIC or immigration lawyer will personally review your answers and respond within 24 hours with a written assessment of your PGP eligibility and the strongest next step for your specific file.
No phone call required to get started.
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