Parents & grandparents sponsorship
The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) lets eligible citizens and permanent residents sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence. It typically runs through an interest-to-sponsor intake and has income requirements for the sponsor. For visits rather than PR, the Super Visa is an alternative.
Who it's for
Citizens and permanent residents sponsoring parents or grandparents.
Key points
- ✓Usually an interest-to-sponsor intake (often a lottery)
- ✓Income requirements over several tax years
- ✓A binding sponsorship undertaking
- ✓Super Visa is an alternative for extended visits
How it works
- 1Submit an interest-to-sponsor form when the intake opens
- 2If invited, complete the sponsorship and PR application
- 3Demonstrate the required income
- 4Respond to processing requests
IRCC forms often used
How Lexova helps
Lexova gives the licensed professional one workspace to run the whole file — a bilingual client intake that autofills the IRCC forms this pathway uses, AI cover letters and document sorting, and shared client/employer portals with live progress. Less re-typing, fewer mismatches, nothing missed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Super Visa?+
The Super Visa lets parents and grandparents visit for extended periods over multiple years — it's a temporary option, not permanent residence. Confirm current conditions.
Where can I confirm the current requirements?+
PGP intake timing and income tables are on Canada.ca (IRCC); confirm the current intake and requirements there.
Related pathways
This page is general information about Canadian immigration programs and is not legal or immigration advice. Rules, thresholds and timelines change often; always verify the current requirements on Canada.ca (IRCC / ESDC) or with a licensed professional (RCIC or lawyer). Lexova is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.