Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship

PGP Requirements

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or a registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act;
• Be 18 years of age or older;
• Be residing in Canada (potential applicants will need to provide a proof of status during the Interest to Sponsor phase);
• Exceed the minimum necessary income level for this program (if married or in a common-law relationship, the income of both the sponsor and spouse can be included) and provide proof of income to IRCC; and
  
  • - to financially support the sponsored for 20 years (starting when they become permanent residents); and
  • - to repay any social assistance benefits paid to the sponsored family members (if applicable) for a period of 20 years.
  • - If the sponsor resides in Quebec, an additional "undertaking" must be signed with the province of Quebec.