Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship
Canada Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship applications may take approximately 20 to 36 months depending on invitation rounds, application volume, and immigration processing timelines.
What is the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship (PGP) Visa?
The Canada Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program (PGP) allows Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents to sponsor their parents or grandparents for Permanent Residency in Canada. The program supports family reunification and enables eligible family members to live permanently in Canada. Sponsors must meet minimum income requirements and agree to financially support sponsored family members for a specified undertaking period. Applications are generally managed through invitation-based intake rounds conducted by the Canadian government.
Who is Eligible?
1
Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents living in Canada
2
Sponsors meeting minimum income requirements
3
Individuals sponsoring biological or adopted parents
4
Applicants sponsoring grandparents for Permanent Residency
5
Sponsors willing to provide financial support undertaking
6
Sponsored applicants meeting admissibility requirements
7
Applicants with valid identity and civil documents
8
Families intending permanent settlement in Canada
Step-by-Step Application Process
1
Submit Interest to Sponsor Form
Eligible sponsors submit an Interest to Sponsor form during the intake period.
2
Receive Invitation to Apply
Selected sponsors receive an invitation from the Canadian government to submit the sponsorship application.
3
Gather Required Documents
Prepare identity documents, proof of relationship, financial records, and supporting paperwork.
4
Complete Sponsorship Application
Fill out sponsorship and Permanent Residency application forms accurately.
5
Pay Application Fees
Submit sponsorship, PR processing, and biometrics fees online.
6
Submit Application Package
Upload or submit the complete sponsorship application with supporting documents.
7
Medicals and Background Checks
Sponsored applicants may need medical examinations, police clearances, and biometrics.
8
Receive PR Approval
Once approved, parents or grandparents receive Canadian Permanent Residency.
Required Documents
Valid passports of sponsor and applicants
Proof of relationship documents
Birth certificates and civil documents
Sponsorship and PR application forms
Proof of Canadian citizenship or PR status
Financial income documents and tax records
Passport-size photographs
Police clearance certificates
Medical examination reports
Biometrics confirmation
Marriage certificates (if applicable)
Supporting family documents
Note : Additional documents may be requested based on profile assessment
Processing Time
20 to 36 Months
Visa Application Fees
| Applicant Type | Fees |
|---|---|
Principal Applicant Processing Fee |
CAD $1,260.00 |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee |
CAD $660.00 |
Biometrics Fee |
CAD $85 |
Note : Fees are subject to change as per government updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Canada Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program?
It is a family sponsorship program allowing Canadian citizens and PR holders to sponsor parents or grandparents for Permanent Residency.
