Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) Canada
Canada’s Family Class sponsorship program includes a stream dedicated to parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Parents and grandparents Sponsorship approved under this program receive Canadian permanent residence.
To be eligible for Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program, an individual must be:
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or a registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act;
- Be 18 years of age or older;
- Be residing in Canada (potential applicants will need to provide proof of status during the Interest to Sponsor phase);
- Exceed the minimum necessary income level for this program (if married or in a common-law relationship, the income of both the sponsor and spouse can be included) and provide proof of income to IRCC; and
- Sign an undertaking
- to financially support the sponsored for 20 years (starting when they become permanent residents), and
- to repay any social assistance benefits paid to the sponsored family members (if applicable) for a period of 20 years.
- If the sponsor resides in Quebec, an additional “undertaking” must be signed with the province of Quebec.
Applicants to the PGP will have to prove that they meet the minimum income requirements by submitting notices of assessment issued by the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) in support of their application.
IRCC may have additional options for considering a person ineligible to sponsor a parent and/or grandparent as a permanent resident but still have them in Canada with them – if the requirements are met.
Applicants to the PGP will have to prove that they meet the minimum income requirements by submitting notices of assessment issued by the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) in support of their application.
If you receive an invitation to apply to the PGP, you may email us at info@swiftimmigration.com to learn about the next steps regarding your application.
IRCC may have additional options for considering a person ineligible to sponsor a parent and/or grandparent as a permanent resident but still have them in Canada with them – if the requirements are met.
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