Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Visa Canada

Bring Your Family Together Permanently with Visa Aid

Reuniting families is one of Canada’s strongest immigration priorities. The Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program (PGP) allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence in Canada.

At Visa Aid, we provide clear, compliant, and up-to-date guidance to help families navigate this highly competitive program with confidence.

What Is the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program?

The Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Visa allows eligible sponsors to bring their parents or grandparents to Canada as permanent residents, giving them the right to live, work, and access public healthcare in Canada.

Due to high demand, the program operates on an invitation-based system, making accuracy and preparation critical.

Who Can Sponsor Parents or Grandparents?

To sponsor under the PGP program, the sponsor must meet strict eligibility criteria.

Sponsor Requirements

You may be eligible if you:

• Are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  
  
• Are 18 years or older
  
  
• Live in Canada
  
  
• Meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for the last three consecutive tax years
  
  
• Agree to financially support your parents or grandparents for 20 years
  
  
• Are not receiving social assistance (except disability benefits)
  
  

Visa Aid reviews your financial documents and Notice of Assessment to ensure compliance before submission.

Income Requirements Explained Clearly

Income requirements are one of the most common reasons for refusal.

Sponsors must meet or exceed the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) based on:

• Family size
  
  
• Number of people being sponsored
  
  
• CRA tax records for the past three years
  
  

Visa Aid verifies income eligibility before you enter the invitation pool to avoid wasted applications.

Admissibility of Parents and Grandparents

Sponsored parents or grandparents must meet Canadian admissibility standards, including:

• Medical examinations
  
  
• Police clearance certificates
  
  
• Security checks
  
  

Any undisclosed medical or criminal issue can delay or refuse the application. Visa Aid ensures full disclosure and proper documentation from the start.

Step-by-Step Application Process

This program follows a multi-stage process. Missing one step can eliminate your chance for that year.

1. Submit Interest to Sponsor

Eligible sponsors submit an online Interest to Sponsor form during IRCC’s intake period.

2. Receive Invitation to Apply

IRCC randomly selects sponsors from the pool and issues invitations.

3. Submit Sponsorship Application

Invited sponsors must submit a complete sponsorship application within the deadline.

4. Submit Permanent Residence Application

Once sponsorship is approved, parents or grandparents submit their PR application to IRCC.

5. IRCC Review and Final Decision

IRCC reviews medical, security, and background checks before granting permanent residence.

Visa Aid manages each stage to ensure accuracy, deadlines, and compliance.

Life After Arrival in Canada

Once approved, sponsored parents and grandparents can:

• Live permanently in Canada
  
  
• Work or study without restrictions
  
  
• Access provincial healthcare
  
  
• Enjoy long-term stability with family
  
  

This is not a temporary visa. It is permanent residence.

Alternative Option: Super Visa

If the PGP program is closed or invitations are limited, Visa Aid also assists with the Canada Super Visa, allowing parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years per visit.

We help clients choose the right pathway, not just the popular one.

Why Choose Visa Aid?

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Visa Aid offers:

• Regulated and compliant immigration guidance
  
  
• Honest eligibility assessments before filing
  
  
• Document accuracy checks to avoid refusals
  
  
• Clear communication without false promises
  
  
• Updated advice aligned with IRCC policy changes
  
  

We do not guess. We prepare properly.

Get Expert Help with Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship

The Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program is competitive, document-heavy, and unforgiving of errors.

If you want your application done correctly the first time, speak to Visa Aid.

Book a consultation today and get clear answers before the intake opens.