Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship (PGP) FAQs

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence in Canada. Because the program has limited intake periods, specific eligibility requirements, and financial obligations for sponsors, it is important to understand the process before applying. This FAQ section answers common questions about Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship (PGP), sponsor eligibility, income requirements, invitations to apply, processing times, dependent family members, application documents, undertaking obligations, and alternatives such as the Super Visa. Understanding the PGP program can help families reunite in Canada while meeting all immigration requirements.