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The Canada Parents and Grandparents (PGP) program is now open. The federal government of the country has started sending out invitations to permanent residents and Canadian citizens who want to sponsor their parents and grandparents.

The potential sponsors will be contacted through the email they submitted with their initial interest-to-sponsor form in 2020.

Who is Eligible for Canada鈥檚 PGP?

To be eligible for Canada鈥檚 PGP:

• You must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act.
• You are at least 18 years old. (No exceptions, even for the most responsible teens.)
• You need to show you can support your family, including those you鈥檙e sponsoring. This means meeting the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for the last three tax years (2022, 2023, and 2024).
• You鈥檒l have to sign a 20-year undertaking (10 years in Quebec) to financially support your sponsored family, ensuring they don鈥檛 rely on government assistance. That鈥檚 a serious promise, so be ready.
• If your income鈥檚 a bit short, you can add your spouse or common-law partner as a co-signer.

Also Read: Canada Revises Income Requirements for Sponsoring Parents and Grandparents Under PGP

Application Process for PGP

To apply for Canada鈥檚 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), follow these steps:

Step 1: Create an account or sign in to the already existing account

If you are being invited to sponsor your parents or grandparents, then there are two applications involved:

• Sponsorship application鈥擸ou apply to become a sponsor.
• Permanent residence application鈥擸our parents or grandparents apply for permanent residence.

After that, the principal applicant (the person being sponsored) must submit both applications online using the PR Portal.

Here is the table that outlines the details of the forms to be completed by both the sponsor and the principal applicant:

Step 2: Pay the Application Fees

You can pay the application fees online. The starting fee for the PGP application is $1,205.

Types of Fees:

• Processing fees: For the person(s) you鈥檙e sponsoring, and any dependents;
• Right of permanent residence fee: Must be paid before final application approval; and
• Biometrics fee: Usually required when you submit your application

Conditionally, the fees you pay also differ depending on the situation, such as

Based on your situation, you may need to pay third-party fees for

• Medical exams and/or
• Police certificates.

Step 3: Submit your online application.

Before you finally click on the submit option, ensure that you:

• Answer all questions in the forms;
• Electronically sign your application (your full name as it appears on your passport);
• Include the fee payment receipt;
• Upload all required documents; and
• Attach a copy of your ITA letter in the 鈥淩equired documents鈥� section.

If you miss out on filling in any information and send an incomplete application, IRCC will send you a letter asking for the missing documents. You鈥檒l have 30 days to respond with the required information. If your application is still incomplete after 30 days, it will be returned and will not be processed.

Submit 4: Also, submit the additional application

After applying, the Canadian government might ask the principal applicant and family members to submit the following:

• Medical exams after you submit a complete permanent residence application.
• Police certificates that are valid for 1 year from the date of issue.
• Once the biometrics fee is paid, IRCC will send a letter requesting biometrics (fingerprints and photos) for anyone aged 14 to 79.

Also Read: Canada Child Benefit Payments to be Paid Early in July 2025 with 2.7% Increase

What鈥檚 all the Hype Around Canada鈥檚 PGP

The fact that you can come home and see your loved ones definitely cheers you up. You can share weekend or holiday meals with them, make memories, or just know they are now settled down around you, which provi a sense of calm.

That鈥檚 all the hype of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP).

It lets Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency, opening doors to healthcare, work rights, and even a path to citizenship down the road.

Let 成人每日大赛 Help You Reunite with Your Family in Canada

The 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program is officially open, but invitations are limited and competitive. If you submitted an Interest to Sponsor form in 2020, check your email immediately鈥攜our chance to bring your loved ones to Canada may have arrived!

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