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Bring your parents or grandparents to Canada permanently. We guide you through the PGP Program's financial requirements and intake process — or explore the Super Visa as an immediate alternative.
The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for Canadian permanent residence under the Family Class. It is one of Canada's most sought-after sponsorship streams, and IRCC manages demand through an annual intake process — typically an expression of interest (randomized selection) that determines who may submit a full application.
Sponsors must meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) threshold — a fixed income requirement based on family size — for the three most recent consecutive tax years. Meeting and clearly documenting this financial requirement is the cornerstone of a successful PGP application. Alfalah helps you assess eligibility, calculate your MNI, compile the required financial evidence, and prepare a thorough, complete application package once you are invited to apply.
Sponsors must demonstrate Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for the three most recent tax years. MNI is based on low-income cut-off levels and increases with the total family size being sponsored.
IRCC opens a limited intake pool each year. Interested sponsors submit an expression of interest, and applicants are randomly selected. Only those selected may submit a full sponsorship application.
While awaiting the PGP, parents and grandparents may be eligible for a Super Visa — a multi-entry visa allowing stays of up to 5 years at a time, with up to 10 years of validity.
We calculate your Minimum Necessary Income threshold based on your total family size and review your Notice of Assessment documents to confirm you meet the MNI requirement for all three required tax years.
We monitor IRCC's annual intake window, advise you on when and how to submit your expression of interest, and help you understand the randomized selection process so you are fully prepared when the intake opens.
Once selected by IRCC to apply, we prepare the complete sponsorship and permanent residence application — all forms, financial documentation, civil documents, and relationship proof — organized to IRCC's exact specifications.
We coordinate the required medical examinations by IRCC-designated physicians and guide all applicants through biometrics collection, ensuring these steps are completed accurately and on schedule.
We track the application through processing, respond to any IRCC requests, and prepare your parents or grandparents for their Confirmation of Permanent Residence and landing in Canada.
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Regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)
Book a free 15-minute consultation with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant — we review your situation, clarify your options, and give you a clear path forward.
The intake process uses an Expression of Interest system. Selected sponsors are invited to submit a full application.
Understanding why applications are refused helps you avoid the same pitfalls. Our consultants review every detail before submission to minimize your risk.
Sponsors must meet the Low Income Cut-Off plus 30% for each of the 3 tax years preceding the application — this is a strict numerical requirement.
Errors or missing signatures in the Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM 1344) are a common cause of delays and refusals.
The parent-child or grandparent-grandchild relationship must be documented through birth certificates and, where names differ, additional legal records.
A health condition of the sponsored parent or grandparent deemed to cause excessive demand on Canadian health services can result in refusal.
Sponsored relatives with prior deportations, refusals, or misrepresentation findings may be found inadmissible under IRPA.
An inability to prove ongoing financial ability to support the sponsored person throughout the full 20-year undertaking period.
⚠ A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant reviews every file before submission to identify and address potential refusal grounds. Book a free consultation to have your specific situation assessed.
It is a permanent residence program that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents or grandparents to live, work, and settle in Canada permanently.
Processing times vary significantly based on IRCC workload and application volume. The process can take several months to a few years from invitation to final approval.
Sponsors must meet IRCC's Minimum Necessary Income threshold based on family size. This is confirmed through Canada Revenue Agency Notices of Assessment and other financial documents.
No. Meeting the income requirement is mandatory. In some situations, a co-signer who meets the MNI may be able to assist.
Yes. As permanent residents, approved parents and grandparents can live and work anywhere in Canada without restrictions.
Sponsors sign a legally binding undertaking to provide financial support for their parents or grandparents for up to 20 years, ensuring they do not require government social assistance.
Disclaimer: Immigration requirements, processing times, fees, and eligibility criteria are subject to change without notice based on policies set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). All applications are assessed individually by IRCC. Professional immigration assistance does not guarantee the approval of any application. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Regulatory Notice: Alfalah Immigration Services is regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). In Canada, only Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and licensed lawyers are authorized to provide paid immigration advice. You may verify any consultant's registration at college-ic.ca.
The information on this page is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal immigration advice. For advice specific to your individual circumstances, please consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.
Alfalah Immigration Services is based in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario and proudly assists clients across Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Vaughan, Hamilton, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, and communities throughout all provinces of Canada.
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