Canada Pauses Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship in 2025
January 6, 2025 Amritpal Kaur
In 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will not accept new applications for the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program (PGP). This decision is aimed at processing existing applications and managing immigration backlogs.
Why Is This Happening?
The IRCC is focusing on clearing the backlog of PGP applications from previous years. In 2025, the target for PGP landings is 24,500, down from 32,000 in 2024. This pause helps improve processing times and efficiency.
What is the PGP?
The PGP allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residency in Canada. Due to high demand, the program has used a lottery system for selecting applicants.
Alternative: The Canada Super Visa
If you can’t apply for the PGP, consider the Canada Super Visa. This allows parents and grandparents to visit Canada for up to 5 years at a time without permanent residency. The visa is valid for up to 10 years and can be extended by 2 years.
Processing Times
For those already applying, processing times are about 24 months in Canada (excluding Quebec) and up to 48 months in Quebec due to additional requirements.
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