Canada’s ongoing commitment to family reunification takes center stage with the 2025 Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program (PGP). Designed to help Canadian citizens and permanent residents bring their parents and grandparents to live with them in Canada, this program plays a vital role in strengthening family ties and building resilient communities.
Key Details for the 2025 PGP
Application Intake and Invitations
For the 2025 cycle, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to receive up to 10,000 complete sponsorship applications. Rather than opening a new interest-to-sponsor process, IRCC will once again use the 2020 pool of submissions to randomly select and invite sponsors. Those who submitted their interest in 2020 and have not yet been invited should monitor their emails closely for a potential invitation.
Processing Times
- Outside Quebec: Approx. 24 months
- Inside Quebec: Approx. 48 months (due to Quebec’s unique immigration procedures and quotas)
Alternative Path: The Super Visa
Applicants who are not selected in this round can explore the Super Visa option. This visa allows parents and grandparents to visit Canada for up to five years at a time, with multiple entries allowed over a ten-year period. It offers a flexible and practical alternative for family reunification while waiting for permanent residence opportunities.
How Networth Immigration Can Help?
Navigating the PGP can be complex and highly competitive. At Networth Immigration, we:
- Assess Your Eligibility: We determine your readiness for the PGP and guide you through all applicable requirements.
- Prepare Strong Applications: Our team ensures all documentation is accurate, complete, and submission-ready.
- Explore Alternatives: If you’re not selected from the 2020 pool, we assist in applying for the Super Visa or other suitable pathways.
- Keep You Updated: We monitor IRCC announcements and timelines, so you’re never left guessing.
References:
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. (2025). Update on 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program. Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/update-2025-parents-grandparents-program.html
