Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is a unique Immigration program allowing both Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their own parents and grandparents for Canadian permanent residence.

Who can sponsor their parents or grandparents under the PGP?

In order to sponsor your parents or grandparents under the PGP, you must:

• 1.be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• 2.have received an Invitation to apply;
• 3.be at least 18 years of age;
• 4.live in Canada;
• 5.have sufficient income to meet the needs of your parents and grandparents to be sponsored; and
• 6.meet all other requirements under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

What document do I need to submit an application for permanent residence under the PGP?

If you have received an invitation to apply for the PGP, you must submit an application to sponsor your parents and grandparents. As part of this application, you can expect to submit the following:

• 1.Completed application forms;
• 2.Proof of status in Canada;
• 3.Proof of physical presence in Canada;
• 4.Civil status documents;
• 5.Proof you meet the minimum income cut-off for the 3 tax years prior to submitting the application;
• 6.Police Certificate and Clearances from all countries your parent or grandparent has lived in for six months or longer past the age of 18;
• 7.Medical certificate for your parent and grandparent;
• 8.Proof of payment for applicable government fees;
• 9.Digital photo