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Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship

There are two streams through which Canadian citizens and permanent residents may bring their parents and grandparents to Canada: the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) and/or the Super Visa program.

PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM (PGP)

The Canadian government, under its Family Class sponsorship program, approves immigration of parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. These immigrant fellows can further apply for Canadian citizenship as well.
To qualify for Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program, the sponsor (Canadian) must-

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or a registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act and should physically be in Canada
Be of 18 years of age or older
Provide the proof to IRCC that his/her income is more than the minimum required income for bringing parents or grandparents through the sponsorship program by submitting notices of assessment issued by the Canadian revenue agency
an undertaking should be signed by the sponsor

an additional undertaking must be signed, if the sponsor resides in Quebec, with the province of Quebec
to provide financial stability, and repay any social assistance benefits paid to(if applicable) the sponsored parent for 20 years

IRCC aims to complete nearly 20,000 applications every year. ITA for this program, are issued on the basis of interest and purpose of the sponsors, after checking for eligibility.

PGP INTEREST TO SPONSOR FORM

The first step to bring your parents or grandparents through this process is completing the online form provided by IRCC. Here are the details you will need to complete your application-

Date of Birth
Name of the sponsor along with last name or surname
Region of birth(mention your country too)
Email address for communication
Address of primary Canadian residence
Number of family members, the applicant wishes to sponsor; their names and date of birth
Electronic signature
Status in Canada document number and its proof

Potential sponsors can submit one of the following documents as proof of status in Canada:

Permanent resident card (both sides)
Record of landing (IMM 1000)
Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688)
Canadian Citizenship Certificate or card (both sides) a birth certificate from the Directeur de l’État civil if the sponsor was born in Quebec, or else a Canadian birth certificate
Canadian passport (pages showing passport number, date of issue and expiration, photo, name, surname, place, and date of birth)

Secure certificate of Indian status

The Canadian government is aiming at 21,000 immigration’s through this stream in 2020.

WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SPONSOR A PARENT OR GRANDPARENT?

An applicant cannot sponsor a parents and/or grandparent if-

He/she is not a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen, or a registered Indian Canada
He/she is less than 18 years of age
He/she is a temporary resident, studying or working on a visa or permit in Canada

He/she plans to leave Canada when the sponsored person becomes a PR
He/she Has a pending permanent residence
He/she is unable to demonstrate the proof of minimum required income

Also, if the applicant is ineligible if he/she-

Also, if the applicant is ineligible if he/she-
Did not pay back his dues like immigration loan, bonds, or the court-ordered alimony

Has a previous record of not providing financial stability to the sponsored person
Is bankrupt
Has received a removal order to leave the country
Has Received social assistance for a reason other than a disability

Parents and Grandparents Super Visa Program

Another option to bring your parent and/or grandparent to Canada is the Super Visa program. The standard visa allows a visitor to stay in Canada for up to 2 years. Whereas, the visitor entering through the Super Visa program are allowed for a long-term stay up to 10 years.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

The parent is required to meet standard visa requirements first,
Followed by –

Providing a written commitment of financial support from their child in Canada
Providing the income proof of sponsor
Proof of purchasing Canadian health insurance for at least one year
completion of an immigration medical examination

Some parents/grandparents may require a Temporary Resident Visa along with Super Visa, depending on their nationalities.