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2023 PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS SPONSORSHIP

Canadian citizens and permanent residents are able to sponsor their parents and grandparents to immigrate to Canada. Parents and grandparents approved under this program receive Canadian permanent residence. The parent and grandparent sponsorship program is done through a lottery system. Every year the allotted number of applicants are drawn from a lottery. 
 
The 2023 Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship program has not yet been announced. Information for this program is usually provided in the beginning of the year. The 2022 Parent Grandparent Program invited 15,000 applicants. For the 2023 Parent Sponsorship program, it is expected to intake 28,500 applicants.

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2023 PARENT AND GRANDPARENT SPONSORSHIP

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  • Have completed an Interest to Sponsor Form 

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada

  • Be 18 years of age or older

  • Be residing in Canada

  • Exceed the minimum necessary income level for this program 

  • Promise to financially support the sponsored for 20 years (starting when they become permanent residents)

  • Promise 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

  • Applicants to the PGP will have to prove that they meet the minimum income requirements by submitting notices of assessment issued by the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) in support of their application

To be eligible for the Parents and Grandparents Program, sponsors must:​

How much money you need to sponsor your parents in Canada
-Income required for the 3 tax years right before the day you apply (sponsors applying in 2022)

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Total number of people you’ll be responsible for            2021             2020            2019

               2 people                                                      $32,898      $32,270      $41,007

                        3 people                                                      $40,444     $39,672      $50,414

                        4 people                                                      $49,106      $48,167       $61,209

     5 people                                                       $55,694     $54,630      $69,423

     6 people                                                       $62,814      $61,613         $78,296

                        7 people                                                       $69,934     $68,598      $87,172

 

If more than 7 people, for each additional person, add:$7,120$6,985$8,876

2023 PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS SPONSORSHIP

FAQ

Is the parent sponsorship program open for 2022?

Between October 12 and 20, 2022, invitations were issued to potential sponsors to apply. The deadline to apply has now passed and there will be a 2023 parent sponsorship coming soon.

How long does it take to sponsor my parent in Canada?

Parent sponsorship applications take approximately 24-36 months to process from start to finish. They are typically not processed much faster than 24 months, but can take longer, depending on the nature of your case.

When will Immigration open the 2023 Parent Sponsorship program?

Immigration Canada usually opens the Parent and Grandparent sponsorship program in the first quarter of the year. Based on the history of the program, the 2023 Parent and Grandparent sponsorship information should be announced in late February or March but this is in the discretion of the Immigration Canada. However, the latest plan detailing immigration levels for 2023-2025 indicates that Canada is aiming to issue permanent residence for over 28,000 parents and grandparents in each of the next three years. The exact  number for the targets for Parents and Grandparents sponsorships are 28,500 for 2023, 34,000 for 2024, and 36,000 for 2025. These are larger numbers than in previous years.

Can my parents stay in Canada while waiting for the processing of the sponsorship?

Your parents can stay in Canada on a regular visitor visa or a super-visa during the processing of the application. The regular visa typically allows for a stay of six months while a Super-visa can allow a stay for one or two years. The visitor status can be extended in Canada before the expiry to provide maintained or implied status until a decision is rendered.

What are Common Grounds for Refusal of a Sponsorship Application? 

Some common reasons for return of a Parent and Grandparent sponsorship application as incomplete or wholesale refusal are:
  • Failure to provide updated forms or fees.
  • Errors in information submitted.
  • Failure to provide supporting documentation and/or evidence.
  • Failure to meet the financial requirements to sponsor parent.

Can sponsored parents work in Canada?

Sponsored parents and grandparents become permanent residents of Canada, with all the benefits that come with it. This includes the right to live and work in Canada without restriction on location, time, or sector, as well as access to publicly-funded health care and other services.

Hire an Expert Parent Sponsorship Lawyer

Let an expert Parent Sponsorship Lawyer guide you and prepare your Sponsorship Application:

  • Guide you and your partner through the immigration process from start to finish.

  • Customize your application based on your circumstances.

  • Review all documentation and supporting evidence.

  • Draft forms, letters and supporting documents.

  • Provide expert legal submissions.

  • Communicate with immigration authorities.

  • Update you on the progress of your application.

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