IRCC Announces Second Round of 2025 PGP Program

How to Sponsor Your Parents and Grandparents for Canadian Permanent Residency 2025

If you’re living in Canada and wish to reunite with your parents or grandparents permanently, the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program could be the ideal solution. Here’s a comprehensive and easy-to-understand breakdown of everything you need to know about the 2025 intake.

What is the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program?

This is a Canadian immigration program that allows citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their biological or adopted parents and grandparents to become permanent residents of Canada.

2025 Intake: Key Dates and Numbers

Starting July 28, 2025, the Government of Canada will begin sending 17,860 invitations over approximately 2 weeks to potential sponsors who had submitted their Interest to Sponsor form in 2020.

The goal? To receive and process 10,000 complete applications.

How Invitations Work

• Only individuals invited by the government can apply.
• If you’re invited, you’ll receive an email at the address you submitted in your 2020 form.
• If you’re not invited this time, don’t worry — the Super Visa could still allow your parents or grandparents to visit for up to 5 years, with the option to extend their stay by 2 more years.

Sponsorship Fees

The basic application fee starts at $1,205 CAD.

Who Can Sponsor?

To be eligible to sponsor your parents or grandparents, you must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Live in Canada
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person registered under the Canadian Indian Act
• Have sufficient income to support your family members (your spouse or partner can help you meet this requirement)
• Sign a sponsorship agreement (called an “undertaking”) to financially support them

If you live in Quebec, additional steps with the province’s immigration department are required — but only after your federal application is approved.

Who Cannot Sponsor?

You may not be eligible if you:

• Are currently in jail or prison
• Have unpaid immigration loans, support payments, or past sponsorship defaults
• Declared bankruptcy (and have not been discharged)
• Are receiving social assistance, unless it’s due to a disability
• Were convicted of certain crimes
• Are under a removal order

What Happens After You Apply?

Once you submit your sponsorship application:

• Keep all contact information and personal details up to date
• Use the IRCC web form for changes like marriage, address updates, or the birth of a child

How Applications Are Processed

Your application will be returned if:

• It is incomplete
• Fees are missing
• You weren’t officially invited
• It was submitted after the deadline

If accepted, you’ll receive:

• An application number
• An acknowledgment of receipt
• Confirmation that your eligibility is being assessed

How to Track Your Application

• Sponsors can check the status using the online tool after receiving the application number.
• If you want to manage your family’s application, they must give you written consent.
• To fully act on their behalf, submit a Representative Form with your application.

For Sponsored Parents and Grandparents

Your sponsored family members can:

• Create an IRCC secure online account to track and manage their application
• Use the online status checker, updated daily

Once processing begins, they’ll receive a letter with an application number, which allows them to link their application online.

If Your Processing Time Has Passed

If your application hasn’t been processed within the expected timeframe, you can contact IRCC via the web form.

Withdrawing Your Application

You may withdraw your application at any time before the person you’re sponsoring becomes a permanent resident.
You can request a refund if your application hasn’t been processed yet.

Right of Permanent Residence Fee

If this fee wasn’t paid during the initial application, IRCC will reach out to the sponsored individuals to complete the payment.
You may request a refund if:

• You withdraw your application
• Your application is refused
  To get a refund, you must also waive your right to appeal.

Preparing for Arrival in Canada

If your application is approved:

If Your Family is Already in Canada:

• They’ll be contacted to confirm their PR status online
• In some cases, an in-person interview might be required

If Your Family is Outside Canada:

• They’ll receive pre-arrival services like job search help and language training
• At the port of entry, they must show:
  • Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)
  • A valid passport
  • Any required visas/documents

They should carry these documents with them — not in checked baggage.

Final Step: Becoming a Permanent Resident

Once admitted, the border officer will:

• Verify all documents
• Admit them as permanent residents
• Start the process of sending their PR card to the Canadian address provided

Free Support Services for Newcomers

Your parents or grandparents can access free services in Canada to help them settle in, such as:

• Finding jobs
• Learning English or French
• Getting health cards
• Registering kids in school
• Joining community groups

Conclusion

The 2025 Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program is a great opportunity to bring your loved ones closer. If you’re eligible and receive an invitation, make sure to act on it quickly, keep your application updated, and prepare for a smooth transition for your family.

Get in touch with SPS Global

Receive professional advice on any of your questions regarding Canadian immigration. get in touch with us, experienced immigration consultants from SPS Global. For additional information, contact support@spscanada.com (Canada) or support.amd@spscanada.com (Ahmedabad), or by phone at (1) 905-362-9393 (Canada) or +919586226232 (Ahmedabad).