Dear future neighbour,
Canada has announced its 2025 intake for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), a special immigration pathway that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency. This program is a key part of Canada’s family reunification plan, helping families stay together for the long term.
When Will Invitations Be Sent?
The invitation process will begin on July 28, 2025, and will continue for about two weeks. During this time, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will send out email invitations to potential sponsors who submitted an “Interest to Sponsor” form back in 2020.
If you submitted the form in 2020 and haven’t received an invitation in the past, you might be one of the lucky ones this year. Make sure to check your email inbox and spam folder regularly starting July 28.
Who Can Be Sponsored?
This program allows you to sponsor your:
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Biological or adopted parents
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Grandparents
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Their spouses or common-law partners (if applicable)
However, siblings and extended family members cannot be sponsored through this program.
Who Can Sponsor?
To sponsor your parents or grandparents, you must:
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Be at least 18 years old
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Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered under the Canadian Indian Act
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Live in Canada
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Meet the required income level for the past three years
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Agree to financially support your parents or grandparents for 20 years (or 10 years if you live in Quebec)
Meeting the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) is very important. It shows that you can take care of your family members financially without needing social assistance.
See below the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) Table
| Family Size | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 people | $47,549 | $44,530 | $43,082 |
| 3 people | $58,456 | $54,743 | $52,965 |
| 4 people | $70,972 | $66,466 | $64,306 |
| 5 people | $80,496 | $75,384 | $72,935 |
| 6 people | $90,784 | $85,020 | $82,259 |
| 7 people | $101,075 | $94,658 | $91,582 |
| Each additional person | $10,291 | $9,636 | $9,324 |
For instance, if you want to sponsor your parents and you live with your spouse and one child (making a household of 5 people in total), you must have earned at least $80,496 in 2024, $75,384 in 2023, and $72,935 in 2022 to qualify.
How Many Invitations Will Be Sent?
IRCC will send 17,860 invitations, with the goal of approving 10,000 complete applications. Only people who submitted an interest form in 2020 will be considered—no new forms are being accepted this year.
What Happens After You Receive an Invitation?
If you receive an invitation, you must:
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Submit a complete sponsorship application through IRCC’s online portal
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Include all necessary documents such as income proofs, medical exams, and police clearances
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Submit your application within the deadline given in the invitation
It’s a good idea to start preparing your documents now so that you’re ready if you are selected.
Didn’t Get an Invitation?
If you don’t receive an invitation this year, you won’t be able to apply for PGP until the next intake period. However, you can still bring your parents or grandparents to Canada through the Super Visa program.
The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents to:
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Stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time
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Visit multiple times over 10 years
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Reapply for extensions if needed
To apply for a Super Visa, you need to show proof of medical insurance and meet income requirements.
What Should You Do Now?
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If you submitted the interest form in 2020, check your email regularly starting July 28
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Start gathering your documents now, just in case you get selected
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If you don’t get selected, consider applying for the Super Visa as a backup option
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