Parents and grandparents sponsorship
The Parents and Grandparents Program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor parents and grandparents for permanent residence, but only when invited from a pool of potential sponsors.
Who this pathway suits
Settled Canadians who meet the income requirement and want their parents or grandparents to live in Canada permanently.
Eligibility at a glance
- An invitation to apply from IRCC after submitting an interest to sponsor form
- Income at or above the required level for the past three tax years
- A 20-year financial undertaking for the sponsored relatives
- Sponsor aged 18 or over and living in Canada
How the process works
- Submit an interest to sponsor form when IRCC opens intake
- Wait for an invitation to apply
- Submit the sponsorship and permanent residence applications
- Medicals, biometrics and police certificates
- Decision and landing
Documents you will typically need
- Notices of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency
- Proof of relationship
- Sponsor's status documents
What to keep in mind
Intake is limited and has not opened every year. The Super Visa is the main alternative for long visits while waiting.
Official source: Official source. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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