{"id":302947,"date":"2026-06-03T20:07:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T00:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/?page_id=302947"},"modified":"2026-06-03T20:19:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T00:19:33","slug":"parents-sponsorship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/immigrate-canada\/family-sponsorship\/parents-sponsorship\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Parents Sponsorship 2026: PGP Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#f9fafb 10%|rgba(234,234,234,0.78) 77%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;12px||12px||false|false&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; background_enable_image_tablet=&#8221;off&#8221; background_enable_image_phone=&#8221;off&#8221; 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text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">This guide explains Canada Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship (PGP), including sponsor eligibility, minimum income requirements, application procedures, processing times, government fees, and alternatives such as the Canada Super Visa.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is one of Canada&#8217;s primary family reunification pathways and may allow eligible parents and grandparents to become permanent residents of Canada.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; color: #224462; margin: 25px 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Overview<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; width: 100%;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 30%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Key Factor<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 70%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"><strong>Program Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Permanent residence through family sponsorship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"><strong>Eligible Sponsors<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Canada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"><strong>Eligible Family Members<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Parents and grandparents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"><strong>Main Requirement<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Meeting the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"><strong>Application Intake<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">IRCC invitation-based system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"><strong>Alternative Option<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Canada Super Visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Canadian permanent residence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #eef2f7; padding: 18px; border-radius: 10px; background: #fcfcfc;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; 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meta=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section id=\"pgp-canada\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Parents and Grandparents Program Canada\" style=\"direction:ltr; text-align:left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-parents-and-grandparents-program-pgp-canada\"><\/span>What Is the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP Canada)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nThe Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP Canada) is a family sponsorship pathway that allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for Canadian permanent residence. The program is administered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and is generally operated through an invitation-based intake system.\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nUnlike the <a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/visit-canada\/super-visa\/\">Canada Super Visa<\/a>, which provides temporary resident status for extended visits, the Parents and Grandparents Program leads to permanent residence and may eventually create a pathway toward Canadian citizenship for eligible applicants.\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f9fafb; padding:14px; margin:18px 0; border-radius:6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">\nWhen people search for &#8220;PGP Canada&#8221; or &#8220;Canada PGP&#8221;, they are usually referring to the Parents and Grandparents Program operated by IRCC.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border:none; border-top:1px solid #ccc; margin:20px 0;\" \/>\n`<\/p>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"How to sponsor parents and grandparents in Canada\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-sponsor-parents-and-grandparents-in-canada\"><\/span>How to Sponsor Parents and Grandparents in Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence in Canada.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Because demand exceeds available spots, IRCC operates the program through an invitation-based process. Sponsors must meet eligibility and income requirements before submitting a complete sponsorship application.<\/p>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Parents and grandparents sponsorship application steps\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 22px; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">Parents &amp; Grandparents Sponsorship Pathway<\/h3>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 10px; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; top: 10px; bottom: 80px; left: 24px; width: 3px; background: #224462;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 55px; margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 32px; height: 32px; border: 3px solid #224462; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffffff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #224462;\">1<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"><a href=\"#parents-sponsorship-eligibility\">Confirm Sponsor Eligibility<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #374151;\">Verify your status in Canada, age, residence, and sponsorship eligibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 55px; margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 32px; height: 32px; border: 3px solid #224462; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffffff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #224462;\">2<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"><a href=\"#minimum-income-requirements\">Meet Income Requirements<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #374151;\">Demonstrate that you meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 55px; margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 32px; height: 32px; border: 3px solid #224462; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffffff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #224462;\">3<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"><a href=\"#interest-to-sponsor\">Receive an Invitation to Apply<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #374151;\">IRCC invites eligible potential sponsors through the Parents and Grandparents Program intake process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 55px; margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 32px; height: 32px; border: 3px solid #224462; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffffff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #224462;\">4<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"><a href=\"#parents-sponsorship-documents\">Prepare Supporting Documents<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #374151;\">Collect identity documents, income records, civil status documents, and supporting evidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 55px; margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 32px; height: 32px; border: 3px solid #224462; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffffff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #224462;\">5<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.9;\"><a href=\"#submit-parents-sponsorship\">Submit the Application<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #374151;\">Submit sponsorship and permanent residence applications to IRCC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 55px; margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 32px; height: 32px; border: 3px solid #224462; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffffff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #224462;\">6<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"><a href=\"#ircc-review-parents\">IRCC Review and Admissibility Checks<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #374151;\">IRCC reviews eligibility, income, medical exams, police certificates, and background checks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 55px; margin-bottom: 0;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 32px; height: 32px; border: 3px solid #224462; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffffff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #224462;\">7<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"><a href=\"#parents-sponsorship-decision\">Receive the Final Decision<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #374151;\">If approved, parents or grandparents may receive Canadian permanent resident status.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Can I sponsor my parents if I am not invited by IRCC?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>No. Most parents and grandparents sponsorship applications require an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from IRCC before a complete application can be submitted.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not invited, you may wish to consider the<br \/><a href=\"\/en\/visit-canada\/super-visa\/\">Canada Super Visa<\/a>, which allows eligible parents and grandparents to visit Canada for extended periods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section id=\"parents-sponsorship-eligibility\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Parents and grandparents sponsorship eligibility\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"parents-and-grandparents-sponsorship-eligibility\"><\/span>Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">To sponsor parents or grandparents through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), sponsors must meet specific eligibility requirements established by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Unlike spouse sponsorship, the Parents and Grandparents Program includes financial eligibility requirements and typically operates through an invitation-based application process.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f9fafb; padding: 14px; margin: 18px 0; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Sponsors must demonstrate sufficient financial capacity, meet sponsorship obligations, and satisfy all applicable program requirements before a parent or grandparent can obtain permanent residence through the PGP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">Who Can Sponsor Parents and Grandparents?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">You may be eligible to sponsor your parents or grandparents if you:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li>Are at least 18 years old;<\/li>\n<li>Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person registered under the Canadian Indian Act;<\/li>\n<li>Reside in Canada when the sponsorship application is submitted;<\/li>\n<li>Meet the required financial criteria for the applicable taxation years;<\/li>\n<li>Sign a sponsorship undertaking agreeing to financially support the sponsored family members;<\/li>\n<li>Are not prohibited from sponsoring under Canadian immigration legislation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Meeting these requirements does not automatically guarantee eligibility to apply. Most sponsors must first receive an invitation from IRCC before submitting a complete Parents and Grandparents Program application.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Who cannot sponsor parents or grandparents?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>You may not be eligible to sponsor if you:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li>Receive social assistance for reasons other than disability;<\/li>\n<li>Failed to comply with a previous sponsorship undertaking;<\/li>\n<li>Failed to pay court-ordered family support payments;<\/li>\n<li>Defaulted on an immigration loan or performance bond;<\/li>\n<li>Are subject to a removal order;<\/li>\n<li>Are incarcerated in a penitentiary, jail, reformatory, or prison;<\/li>\n<li>Are an undischarged bankrupt;<\/li>\n<li>Have certain criminal convictions that affect sponsorship eligibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>IRCC reviews sponsor eligibility carefully before assessing the permanent residence portion of the application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Do Canadian citizens living outside Canada qualify?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Unlike some spouse sponsorship applications, sponsors under the Parents and Grandparents Program are generally expected to reside in Canada during the sponsorship process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Can a spouse or common-law partner help meet sponsorship requirements?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Yes. A spouse or common-law partner may generally co-sign the sponsorship application, allowing certain income sources to be combined when assessing financial eligibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/><\/section>\n<section id=\"minimum-income-requirements\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Minimum Necessary Income requirements\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"minimum-necessary-income-mni-requirements\"><\/span>Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">One of the most important requirements under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is demonstrating sufficient income. Most sponsors outside Quebec must meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) requirement for each of the three taxation years immediately preceding the application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">The income requirement is designed to ensure that sponsors can support the sponsored parents or grandparents without relying on social assistance after permanent residence is granted.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f9fafb; padding: 14px; margin: 18px 0; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">IRCC normally verifies income directly through Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) records. Sponsors are generally required to provide authorization allowing IRCC to review their tax information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">How Family Size Affects Income Requirements<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">The required income depends on family size. When calculating family size, IRCC generally includes:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li>The sponsor;<\/li>\n<li>The sponsor&#8217;s spouse or common-law partner;<\/li>\n<li>Dependent children of the sponsor;<\/li>\n<li>Persons covered under previous sponsorship undertakings that remain in effect;<\/li>\n<li>The parents or grandparents being sponsored;<\/li>\n<li>Any accompanying family members included in the application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">A larger family size results in a higher minimum income requirement.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Income Requirements (2025 Intake)<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">The following income thresholds applied to sponsors residing outside Quebec for the 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program intake.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Family Size<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">2024<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">2023<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">2022<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$47,549<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$44,530<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$43,082<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$58,456<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$54,743<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$52,965<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$70,972<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$66,466<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$64,306<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$80,496<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$75,384<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$72,935<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">6<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$90,784<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$85,020<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$82,259<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$101,075<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$94,658<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">$91,582<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Each Additional Person<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">+$10,291<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">+$9,636<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">+$9,324<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">What if I do not meet the required income?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Sponsors who do not meet the required Minimum Necessary Income may not qualify under the Parents and Grandparents Program. In some situations, a spouse or common-law partner may co-sign the application to help meet the income requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Do Quebec sponsors follow the same income requirements?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>No. Sponsors residing in Quebec are subject to separate provincial sponsorship rules and financial requirements established by the Government of Quebec.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/><\/section>\n<section id=\"interest-to-sponsor\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Interest to Sponsor and Invitation to Apply\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"interest-to-sponsor-and-invitation-to-apply\"><\/span>Interest to Sponsor and Invitation to Apply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Parents and grandparents sponsorship is not usually available as an open application that can be submitted at any time. In most intake periods, IRCC first requires potential sponsors to be selected or invited before they can submit a complete application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">This invitation-based system is important because demand for the Parents and Grandparents Program is usually higher than the number of applications IRCC accepts each year.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f9fafb; padding: 14px; margin: 18px 0; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Receiving an invitation does not guarantee approval. It only allows the sponsor to submit a complete application, which must still meet eligibility, income, document, and admissibility requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">How the Invitation Process Works<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 30%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">Step<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 70%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">What It Means<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Interest to Sponsor<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">A potential sponsor expresses interest when IRCC opens or uses an intake process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Invitation to Apply<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">IRCC invites selected potential sponsors to submit a complete sponsorship application.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Application Deadline<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Invited sponsors must submit the full application within the deadline set by IRCC.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Final Assessment<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">IRCC reviews sponsor eligibility, income, documents, and admissibility after submission.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Can I apply if I did not receive an invitation?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>In most PGP intake periods, you cannot submit a complete parents and grandparents sponsorship application unless IRCC has invited you to apply.<\/p>\n<p>If you were not invited, the <a href=\"\/en\/visit-canada\/super-visa\/\">Canada Super Visa<\/a> may be an alternative option for long-term visits by eligible parents and grandparents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">What should I prepare before receiving an invitation?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Potential sponsors should review their income history, family size, civil documents, passports, and relationship documents before an invitation is issued. This helps avoid last-minute problems if IRCC sets a short submission deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/><\/section>\n<section id=\"parents-sponsorship-documents\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Parents and grandparents sponsorship documents\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"parents-and-grandparents-sponsorship-documents\"><\/span>Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">After receiving an Invitation to Apply, sponsors and applicants must prepare a complete application package. Missing or inconsistent documentation can result in processing delays, requests for additional documents, or application refusal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Although document requirements vary depending on the circumstances of the sponsor and applicant, most Parents and Grandparents Program applications include identity, relationship, income, and admissibility documentation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f9fafb; padding: 14px; margin: 18px 0; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">All documents not issued in English or French should generally be accompanied by certified translations and supporting translator documentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">Sponsor Documents<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 35%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Document<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 65%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Purpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Proof of Canadian Status<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Confirms eligibility to sponsor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">CRA Notices of Assessment<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Verifies income requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Marriage Certificate (if applicable)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Confirms family composition and co-signer relationship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Proof of Residence in Canada<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Supports sponsor eligibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 25px 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">Parent or Grandparent Documents<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 35%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Document<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 65%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Purpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Passport<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Identity verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Birth Certificates<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Establishes family relationship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Marriage Certificates (if applicable)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Family composition evidence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Police Certificates<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Criminal admissibility assessment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Medical Examination Results<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Medical admissibility assessment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Why are CRA Notices of Assessment important?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>IRCC normally relies on Canada Revenue Agency records to determine whether the sponsor met the required Minimum Necessary Income for the applicable taxation years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Can IRCC request additional documents?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Yes. IRCC may request updated financial records, civil status documents, police certificates, passports, or other supporting evidence if additional information is required to assess the application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">What are common document mistakes?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li>Missing translations;<\/li>\n<li>Expired passports;<\/li>\n<li>Incomplete civil status documents;<\/li>\n<li>Incorrect family size calculations;<\/li>\n<li>Missing signatures on IRCC forms;<\/li>\n<li>Submitting outdated supporting documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/><\/section>\n<section id=\"submit-parents-sponsorship\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Submit parents and grandparents sponsorship application\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"submit-the-application-to-ircc\"><\/span>Submit the Application to IRCC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Once you have received an Invitation to Apply and gathered all required documents, the next step is to submit the sponsorship and permanent residence applications to IRCC.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">A complete application generally includes sponsorship forms, permanent residence forms, supporting documents, government fees, and all required declarations and signatures.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f9fafb; padding: 14px; margin: 18px 0; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Applications that are incomplete, unsigned, or missing required documents may be returned or delayed by IRCC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">What Is Included in the Application Package?<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 35%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Application Component<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 65%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Purpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Sponsorship Forms<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Assess sponsor eligibility and sponsorship obligations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Permanent Residence Forms<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Assess the applicant&#8217;s eligibility for permanent residence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Identity and Civil Documents<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Verify identity and family relationships<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Income Evidence<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Confirm compliance with MNI requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Government Fees<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Required for processing the sponsorship and PR application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 25px 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Fees<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Government fees may change over time. However, most applications typically include the following categories of fees:<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Fee Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Sponsorship Fee<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Processing of the sponsor&#8217;s application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Principal Applicant Processing Fee<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Permanent residence processing fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Required before permanent residence is granted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Biometrics Fee<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">May apply if biometrics are required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Can fees change after I submit my application?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Government fees occasionally change. Applications are generally assessed using the fee schedule in effect at the time the application is submitted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Can I submit additional documents after applying?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Yes. IRCC may request additional information or updated documentation during processing. Applicants may also proactively submit certain updates if circumstances change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/><\/section>\n<section id=\"parents-sponsorship-decision\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Parents sponsorship processing times and final decision\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"parents-sponsorship-processing-times-and-final-decision\"><\/span>Parents Sponsorship Processing Times and Final Decision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">After IRCC completes eligibility, medical, criminality, and security assessments, a final decision will be made on the sponsorship and permanent residence application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Processing times vary significantly depending on application volume, country of residence, document verification requirements, and IRCC workload.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f9fafb; padding: 14px; margin: 18px 0; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Parents and grandparents sponsorship applications are often among the longer family sponsorship processes due to high demand and extensive admissibility reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">How Long Does Parents Sponsorship Take?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">There is no guaranteed processing time for Parents and Grandparents Program applications. Processing may vary based on:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li>Application completeness;<\/li>\n<li>Country of residence of the applicant;<\/li>\n<li>Medical examination processing;<\/li>\n<li>Police certificate verification;<\/li>\n<li>Security screening requirements;<\/li>\n<li>Overall IRCC workload and application volumes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Applicants should always review the latest IRCC processing times, as timelines may change throughout the year.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 25px 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">What Happens If the Application Is Approved?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If the application is approved, the sponsored parent or grandparent will generally receive instructions to finalize permanent residence processing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Depending on the applicant&#8217;s location and circumstances, IRCC may request updated documents, passport submission, photographs, or additional information before permanent residence is finalized.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 30%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Approval Stage<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 70%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Typical Outcome<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Eligibility Passed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Sponsor and applicant satisfy program requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Admissibility Passed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Medical, criminality, and security checks completed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Final Approval<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Permanent residence approved<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">PR Confirmation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Applicant completes landing or permanent residence confirmation process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 25px 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">What If IRCC Requests Additional Documents?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Additional document requests are common during processing and do not necessarily indicate a problem with the application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">IRCC may request updated passports, police certificates, medical examinations, financial records, civil status documents, or other supporting evidence before making a final decision.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Will a document request delay processing?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Possibly. Processing may pause while IRCC waits for the requested information. Responding promptly and providing complete documentation can help avoid unnecessary delays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 25px 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">What If the Application Is Refused?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If IRCC refuses the application, the refusal letter will normally explain the reasons for the decision.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Depending on the circumstances, applicants may consider reapplying, requesting legal advice, or exploring alternative immigration options.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 25px 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">Common Refusal Reasons<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 35%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Reason<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 65%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Income Requirements Not Met<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Sponsor failed to meet the required MNI threshold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Incomplete Documentation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Missing forms or supporting evidence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Relationship Evidence Issues<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Family relationship could not be sufficiently established<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Medical Inadmissibility<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Applicant did not meet health-related admissibility requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Criminal or Security Concerns<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Applicant did not satisfy admissibility requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Can I sponsor my parents again after a refusal?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Potentially. Eligibility depends on the refusal reasons, current program requirements, and whether a new invitation to apply is required by IRCC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/><\/section>\n<section id=\"super-visa-vs-parents-sponsorship\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Super Visa versus Parents Sponsorship\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"super-visa-vs-parents-sponsorship\"><\/span>Super Visa vs Parents Sponsorship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Many Canadian citizens and permanent residents compare the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) with the Canada Super Visa when deciding how to reunite with their parents or grandparents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Although both programs are designed to help families spend more time together in Canada, they serve very different immigration goals. Parents Sponsorship leads to permanent residence, while the Super Visa provides temporary resident status for extended family visits. [oai_citation:0\u2021Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/immigrate-canada\/family-sponsorship\/sponsor-parents-grandparents.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f9fafb; padding: 14px; margin: 18px 0; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">If your primary goal is permanent residence, Parents Sponsorship is usually the preferred pathway. If your goal is faster family reunification and long-term visits, the Canada Super Visa may be a practical alternative. [oai_citation:1\u2021Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/immigrate-canada\/family-sponsorship\/sponsor-parents-grandparents.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Factor<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Parents Sponsorship (PGP)<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Canada Super Visa<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Immigration Status<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Permanent Residence<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Temporary Residence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Application Availability<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Invitation-based intake<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Available year-round<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Invitation Required<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Usually Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Income Requirement<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Minimum Necessary Income (MNI)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Host income requirement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Medical Insurance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Not required as a sponsorship condition<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Mandatory private medical insurance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Length of Stay<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Permanent<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Up to 5 years per visit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Long-Term Outcome<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Permanent Resident Status<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\">Extended Family Visits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 25px 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">When Is Parents Sponsorship the Better Option?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Parents Sponsorship is often the preferred option when the long-term objective is permanent residence, settlement in Canada, access to permanent resident benefits, and eventually eligibility for Canadian citizenship. [oai_citation:2\u2021Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/immigrate-canada\/family-sponsorship\/sponsor-parents-grandparents.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 25px 0 5px; line-height: 1.2;\">When Is the Super Visa the Better Option?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">The Super Visa may be more suitable for families seeking a faster solution for extended visits, especially when no invitation has been received under the Parents and Grandparents Program. The Super Visa allows eligible parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to five years at a time and may remain valid for up to ten years. [oai_citation:3\u2021Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/visit-canada\/parent-grandparent-super-visa.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">For a complete overview of eligibility requirements, insurance rules, income requirements, and application procedures, see our<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/visit-canada\/super-visa\/\">Canada Super Visa Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Can I apply for a Super Visa while waiting for Parents Sponsorship?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Yes. In many situations, parents or grandparents may apply for a Super Visa while a Parents and Grandparents Program application is being processed. [oai_citation:4\u2021Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/visit-canada\/parent-grandparent-super-visa\/eligibility.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/><\/section>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.7;\">Official Government Sources and Legal References<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; line-height: 1.9;\">Parents and grandparents sponsorship applications are primarily governed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/i-2.5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) <\/a>and the <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/regulations\/SOR-2002-227\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Official eligibility requirements, income thresholds, sponsorship obligations, invitation procedures, and application instructions for parents and grandparents sponsorship are available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/immigrate-canada\/family-sponsorship\/sponsor-parents-grandparents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government of Canada Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Sponsors should also review current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/medical-police.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medical examination, police certificate, biometrics, and admissibility requirements <\/a>published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Families considering temporary options for parents and grandparents may also review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/visit-canada\/parent-grandparent-super-visa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government of Canada Super Visa program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border:none; border-top:1px solid #ccc; margin:20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Parents Sponsorship FAQ\" style=\"text-align:left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"parents-sponsorship-faq-2026\"><\/span>Parents Sponsorship FAQ (2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nBelow are common questions about Canada parents sponsorship, grandparents sponsorship, income requirements, processing times, Super Visas, and permanent residence applications.\n<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nWho can sponsor parents and grandparents in Canada?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nEligible Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and persons registered under the Canadian Indian Act who are at least 18 years old and meet sponsorship requirements may be able to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence.\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nCan I sponsor both my parents and grandparents?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nPossibly. Eligibility depends on your relationship to the applicants, available invitations, family size calculations, and your ability to meet applicable income requirements.\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nDo I need an invitation to apply?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nYes. The Parents and Grandparents Program generally operates through an invitation-based process. Most sponsors must receive an Invitation to Apply before submitting a complete application.  [oai_citation:0\u2021Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/immigrate-canada\/family-sponsorship\/sponsor-parents-grandparents.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nWhat is the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI)?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nThe Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) is the income threshold that most sponsors outside Quebec must meet to demonstrate they can financially support the parents or grandparents they wish to sponsor.\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nCan my spouse co-sign the application?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nYes. In many situations, a spouse or common-law partner may co-sign the sponsorship application, allowing certain income sources to be combined when assessing eligibility.\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nHow long does parents sponsorship take?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nProcessing times vary based on application volume, country of residence, admissibility checks, document verification, and IRCC workload. Applicants should always check the latest IRCC processing times before applying.  [oai_citation:1\u2021Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/check-processing-times.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nWhat documents are required for parents sponsorship?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nCommon documents include proof of Canadian status, CRA tax records, passports, birth certificates, marriage certificates, police certificates, medical examination results, and completed IRCC forms.\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nCan my parents stay in Canada while waiting for a decision?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nDepending on their immigration status, some parents may remain in Canada temporarily while a sponsorship application is being processed. Individual circumstances should be reviewed carefully.\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nWhat is the difference between Parents Sponsorship and a Super Visa?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nParents Sponsorship leads to permanent residence. A Super Visa provides temporary resident status and allows eligible parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for extended periods without becoming permanent residents.  [oai_citation:2\u2021Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/visit-canada\/parent-grandparent-super-visa.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nCan I apply for a Super Visa while waiting for Parents Sponsorship?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nYes. IRCC allows eligible parents and grandparents to apply for a Super Visa while waiting for a sponsorship decision.  [oai_citation:3\u2021Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/visit-canada\/parent-grandparent-super-visa\/eligibility.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nHow long can parents stay in Canada on a Super Visa?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nEligible parents and grandparents may generally stay in Canada for up to 5 years per visit under the current Super Visa rules.  [oai_citation:4\u2021Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/visit-canada\/parent-grandparent-super-visa.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nCan a parents sponsorship application be refused?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nYes. Applications may be refused if sponsorship requirements are not met, income thresholds are insufficient, required documents are missing, or the applicant is found medically, criminally, or security inadmissible.\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nCan I sponsor adopted parents?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nPossibly. Eligibility depends on the legal relationship and whether the adoption is recognized for Canadian immigration purposes.\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nDo Quebec sponsors follow the same rules?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nNo. Quebec sponsors are subject to additional provincial sponsorship requirements and financial criteria that differ from the federal program.\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nIs Parents Sponsorship the only option to bring parents to Canada?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nNo. Many families also use the <a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/visit-canada\/super-visa\/\">Canada Super Visa<\/a>, which remains available year-round and may provide a faster solution for long-term family visits.  [oai_citation:5\u2021Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/visit-canada\/parent-grandparent-super-visa.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border:none; border-top:1px solid #ccc; margin:20px 0;\" \/>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Parents sponsorship consultation CTA\" style=\"text-align:left;\">\n<h3>Need Help With a Canada Parents Sponsorship Application?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nCanada parents and grandparents sponsorship applications require careful planning, accurate income calculations, complete supporting documentation, and compliance with IRCC sponsorship requirements.\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nProper preparation of sponsorship forms, financial evidence, relationship documents, and application strategy may help reduce delays and avoid common application issues during processing.\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nWhether you are preparing for a future Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) intake, assessing your eligibility, calculating Minimum Necessary Income (MNI), or considering alternatives such as a Super Visa, professional guidance can help you understand your available options.\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nFor personalized guidance, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book a Canada immigration consultation<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/16474500450?text=Hello%20Borhanifar!%20I%20would%20like%20assistance%20with%20a%20Canada%20Parents%20and%20Grandparents%20Sponsorship%20application.%20Please%20guide%20me.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">send us a message on WhatsApp<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<hr 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