Parents Sponsorship

Sponsorship of parents and grandparents is one of the most popular immigration programs. Every year IRCC selects certain # of sponsors to apply for permanent residence of their parents or grandparents (PGP). In the year 2019 , IRCC selected 27,000 individuals via online first come , first serve interest to sponsor form. To be eligible as a sponsor , there is a certain eligibility criteria. One of the factos is the income of the sponsor. Depending on the family size , the income requirement varies.To find out more about this program , please contact our team and we will be happy to help you in finding out if you are eligible as a sponsor.

Who is eligible to sponsor a parent or grandparent

You can sponsor your own parents and grandparents if:

• you’re at least 18 years old
• you live in Canada
• you’re a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• you have enough money to support the persons you want to sponsor
  • To show that you have enough, you’ll have to provide your proof of income.

Who can’t sponsor a parent or grandparent

You can’t sponsor your parents and grandparents if:

• you’re less than 18 years old
• you won’t live in Canada when you apply to sponsor your parents and grandparents and/or when your parents and grandparents become permanent residents
  • Your primary residential address must be in Canada when you submit your application and until we make a decision on your application.
• you’re not a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• you’re a temporary resident, that is you’re visiting, studying or working in Canada on a visa or permit
• your permanent residence application is still in process
  • You must have permanent resident status at the time you submit your sponsorship application.
• your proof of income shows you don’t have enough money to support the persons you want to sponsor

Details and opening date for the 2020 parents and grandparents program will be posted on this site when details are confirmed.