“Exciting news! On May 21st, the much-anticipated reopening of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) was announced. However, there’s a twist – Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will only consider eligible applicants from the 2020 pool, making this year’s opportunity extra special. Are you ready to seize this chance to sponsor your loved ones for Canadian permanent residence (PR)?”
For those unable to sponsor their parents and/or grandparents through the PGP, an alternative route exists: the Super Visa. While different from the PGP, the Super Visa facilitates a similar goal of reuniting loved ones in Canada.
Availability:
The PGP is only available once a year for a limited two-week period, using a lottery system to select candidates from the eligible pool for invitations to apply for PR. In contrast, the Super Visa program is available year-round and has a higher average success rate for applications.
Eligibility:
Both programs are accessible to the parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, with no minimum time requirements for candidates. Sponsors must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of applying. Eligible sponsors for the PGP must submit an Interest to Sponsor form in 2020, be 18 years of age or older, reside in Canada, meet the minimum necessary income (MNI) level, and sign an undertaking to financially support the sponsored for 20 years. Super Visa applicants must provide proof of an eligible host in Canada and meet certain criteria.
Immigration outcomes:
Under the PGP, successful applicants receive PR status, granting them rights similar to Canadian citizens. Successful Super Visa applicants receive temporary resident status, allowing them to stay in Canada for up to 7 years at a time.
Cost:
Applicants under the PGP are required to pay $1,205 CAD for a principal applicant and $1,210 for the spouse or partner of the parent or grandparent. Different fee structures and income criteria apply for the Super Visa program.
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