Parent Sponsorship Canada
Bring Your Parents or Grandparents to Canada as Permanent Residents. IPJ Immigration’s trusted immigration law and consulting team has guided Canadian families through the PGP process for over 20 years. We serve clients across the country, with our office in Mississauga, Ontario.
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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: use this time to prepare your documents and confirm your income eligibility so you are 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 residency. Once sponsored, they can live, work, access public healthcare, and eventually apply for Canadian citizenship.
The same eligibility requirements, documentation standards, and income thresholds apply whether you are sponsoring parents or grandparents under family sposorship program.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO SPONSOR? (PGP)
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.
You Can Sponsor If You:
- Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian under the Indian Act
- Are at least 18 years old
- Are residing in Canada
- Meet the Minimum Necessary Income (LICO + 30%) for all dependents plus sponsored parents or grandparents, for the 3 consecutive tax years before you apply
- Hold a valid IRCC Invitation to Apply at the time of submitting your application, 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
- Are in default on a prior sponsorship undertaking or immigration loan
- Are subject to a removal order
- Are bankrupt or insolvent
- Are incarcerated
- Have been convicted of a violent offence, sexual offence, or offence against a family member
- Are living outside Canada
Sponsored Individuals Must Also: 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.
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. 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 |
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Length of stay |
Indefinite |
Up to 5 years per entry |
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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 |
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Health insurance |
Public coverage |
Private, $100,000+ minimum |
|
Work rights |
Yes |
No |
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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 |
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 Clients Choose IPJ Immigration Solutions
Two Decades of Ontario Experience
Before the PGP lottery system existed, before IRCC digitalized family class files, before Super Visa became an alternative — we have been handling parent and grandparent sponsorship files through every policy era.
We Have Been Where You Are
Our team understands what it means to have family far away. That shapes how seriously we take every income document, how carefully we approach the invitation to apply window, and how personally we care about reuniting your family.
RCIC and Lawyer Combination
CICC-licensed RCICs and an immigration lawyer licensed by the Law Society of Ontario, JD from Osgoode Hall, with Federal Court capability on every complex PGP file.
Meticulous Attention to Detail
Missing income documents, LICO threshold miscalculations, unsigned declarations - we catch these before anything goes to IRCC. Full legal audit on every PGP file.
You Are Not Just a File Number
Small, focused team. The same person who opens your parent or grandparent sponsorship file stays with it through to approval. 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.
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
No. The PGP only covers your own biological or legally adoptive parents and grandparents. Your spouse can sponsor their own parents separately if they meet all eligibility requirements.
Yes. 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.
Gather 3 years of CRA Notices of Assessment, calculate your family size, verify your income against the LICO + 30% thresholds, and organise your documents. When the next intake opens, prepared sponsors will be able to submit quickly. In the meantime, the Super Visa can bring your parents or grandparents to Canada for up to 5 years per visit.
Yes. As permanent residents, they have full work rights anywhere in Canada, access to public healthcare, and a path to citizenship after accumulating 1,095 days of physical presence within any 5-year period as a permanent resident.
No. However, all sponsored individuals must pass IRCC's medical admissibility assessment. Pre-existing health conditions can sometimes result in an excessive demand finding. Our team can help you address this proactively.
If the sponsorship application is refused, you may have the right to appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division. If the principal applicant (your parent or grandparent) is found inadmissible, the appeal process and options will depend on the specific grounds of refusal. Our team can assess your situation and advise on the strongest path forward.
Yes. Both parents can be included in the same application package submitted under your single ITA. Government fees apply per person.
Yes. The program covers both parents and grandparents. The same eligibility requirements, income thresholds, and documentation rules apply regardless of whether you are sponsoring parents, grandparents, or both.
Your Next Step Starts Here
The clearest way to know where you stand is a conversation with someone who can actually assess your PGP file.
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Free 15-Minute Discovery Call
Not sure if you meet the income requirements, whether to apply through PGP or Super Visa, or how long the process will take? Book a free 15-minute call and get a straight answer on where you stand with parent sponsorship.
Paid 45-Minute Consultation Call
Book a 45-minute paid consultation with a licensed immigration consultant. We’ll review your family situation, income eligibility, and sponsorship options and leave you with a clear, honest plan for bringing your parents or grandparents to Canada as permanent residents.
Start With a Guided Questionnaire
Answer a few short questions about your family situation, income eligibility, and current immigration status. A licensed consultant will review your answers and get back to you within 24 hours with a clear, honest assessment of your sponsorship eligibility and the best next step for your file.