Why apply for the Canada PGP program?       

• Sponsor your parents and grandparents

• 24,200 ITAs were issued in 2023

• Can apply for Canadian citizenship

• 35,700 ITAs were issued in 2024

• Enjoy the benefits of being a Canadian Permanent resident

Canada Parents and Grandparents Program

Canada is a large country, covering the north and south, and spans more than half of the Northern Hemisphere. It stretches more than four thousands seven hundred miles across 6 time zones from east to west. Canada is considered the second largest country in the world but has only one-half of the world’s population.

Canada is the most popular destination for immigrants who want to migrate to Canada. Canada offers vast opportunities to migrants for study purposes or work purposes. With affordable tuition fees, qualified institutions post-study work, and immigration options, Canada has become the best study destination. Immigrants migrating to Canada through work visas can enjoy a good salary with flexible working hours.

Unlike other different ways to migrate to Canada, it also offers opportunities for Canadian residents to bring their parents and grandparents to reside and enjoy all the benefits of Canada.  Through the Parents and Grandparents program (PGP), a Canadian resident or permanent resident can apply for this program to sponsor their parents for permanent residency in Canada. The Canadian government designs this program to help reunite loved ones with their family members.

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Benefits of Parents and Grandparents Program:

• Enjoy the benefits of Canadian citizens

• Avail a work visa and work in Canada

• Avail healthcare benefits

• Get full protection under Canadian law

• Apply for Canadian citizenship after completing the eligibility criteria

 

 

Eligibility Criteria to be a Sponsor for the Parents and Grandparents Program                    

Here are the criteria to sponsor parents and grandparents for Canada PR under the PGP program:

• Must be aged above 18 years

• Must be a PR holder of Canada or Citizen of Canada

• It should be a child or grandchild of the person who they want to sponsor

• Agreement to reside in Quebec

• Must have sufficient proof of income

• Must meet the minimum necessary income requirements

• Should sponsor family members according to IRCC

• Stepmother, stepfather, or step-grandparents are also eligible

• Must not have criminal records

• Must be have any debt owed

• Must not violate any immigration rule

• Reside in Canada

 

Requirements to sponsor through the PGP program:

Here is a list of requirement documents that need to be done before applying for the PGP program:

• Sponsorship undertaking or Agreement for 20 years

• Financial evaluation of Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship

• Generic Canada Application form

• Background Declaration form

• Supplementary Information on Travels 

 

Steps to apply for the Parents and Grandparents Program:

Here are the steps to apply for the Parents and Grandparents program:

Step 1: Check your Eligibility Criteria

Step 2: Submit Interest to Sponsor form

Step 3: Receive an ITA

Step 4: Pay your Application fees

Step 5: Submit the Application

Step 6: Provide other application

Step 7: Fly to Canada

 

Annual Invitations for Sponsoring Parents and Grandparents under the PGP Program:

The table below shows the annual intake for the Parents and Grandparents Program:

Intake Year	Invitations Sent	Application Target
2024	35,700	20,500
2023	28,500	15,000
2022	23100	15000
2021	34,500	30,000
2020	13,400	10,000

 

 

 Processing fees of Canada PGP program

 

Size of Family Unit	MNI	MNI	MNI
	2020	2019	2018
2 persons	$32,270	$41,007	$40,379
3 persons	$39,672	$50,414	$49,641
4 persons	$48,167	$61,209	$60,271
5 persons	$54,630	$69,423	$68,358
6 persons	$61,613	$78,296	$77,095
7 persons	$68,598	$87,172	$85,835
Each additional person	$6,985	$8,876	$8,740

 

Processing time of Parents and Grandparents program

Once the Sponsor submits the applications from their side- it takes around 20 – 24 months to Process Applications.

 

How Y-Axis Can Help You?

Y-Axis has expertise to help you with your Canadian PR application for your parents and grandparents. When you sign up with Y-Axis, a dedicated Y-Axis consultant will be appointed to your case and will assist you with:

• Completing the checklist of requirements

• Assistance regarding application processing

• Forms, documentation & application filing

• Updates & follow-up

• Relocation and post-landing support in Canada

Talk to a Y-Axis consultant to learn how you can bring your family together in Canada.