Canada to Send Invitations for Parents and Grandparents PR in 2025
Exciting News for Sponsors Inviting Applications in 2025
Great news for families hoping to reunite in Canada! On March 7, 2025, Canada’s immigration department announced that some Canadian citizens and permanent residents will soon receive invitations to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency. This update means more families could come together in Canada next year.
What’s New?
At the start of 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had stated that there would be no new invitations under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). They planned to focus only on processing applications from the 2024 intake.
However, this new update changes that plan. Individuals who submitted an Interest to Sponsor form in 2020 may soon get an invitation to apply for permanent residence in 2025. This gives renewed hope to many families still waiting for their chance to apply.
When Will Invitations Be Sent?
The exact date for sending invitations has not yet been confirmed. However, IRCC has promised to release more information soon.
What we know is that invitations will be issued through a random lottery system. Every person who submitted the Interest to Sponsor form in 2020 will have an equal chance of being selected.
Who Can Sponsor?
To qualify as a sponsor, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Be at least 18 years old
- Meet the minimum income requirements
- Agree to support your sponsored family members financially
Sponsors must also ensure that their parents or grandparents meet admissibility requirements such as medical and background checks.
Keep in mind that you cannot apply for the PGP directly. You must wait to be selected from the pool of those who previously submitted an Interest to Sponsor form.
What About 2020 Applicants?
If you submitted your form back in 2020, this update is great news for you. You’re still part of the active pool of potential sponsors. So far, IRCC has only been inviting people from the 2020 intake, and this round of invitations continues that trend.
Although the PGP has not reopened for new submissions, IRCC’s 2025 announcement shows they are committed to processing more of the existing pool this year.
Can’t Wait for an Invitation? Consider the Super Visa
If you haven’t received an invitation yet, there’s another way to bring your parents or grandparents to Canada — the Super Visa program. This visa lets your family visit and stay with you for up to five years at a time, with the option to extend their stay by another two years.
Super Visa Details
The Super Visa is open to parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. It allows for multiple entries over a 10-year period, offering more flexibility than a regular visitor visa.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Purchase health insurance from an approved provider
- Undergo a medical examination
- Have their sponsor meet the required income threshold
Recently, the government made it easier for applicants to find and buy suitable health insurance, expanding the list of approved providers.
Why This News Matters
The latest PGP announcement brings hope to thousands of families separated by distance and waiting for years to reunite. By inviting more sponsors in 2025, Canada continues to prioritize family reunification — a core value of its immigration system.
For those still waiting, the Super Visa remains a strong alternative, allowing loved ones to stay together while PGP processing continues.
In Conclusion
The 2025 update to the Parents and Grandparents Program is an exciting development for families across Canada. If you submitted your Interest to Sponsor form in 2020, keep an eye on your inbox for potential invitations this year.
Meanwhile, the Super Visa remains an excellent option to bring your loved ones closer while waiting for the PGP results. With both pathways available, Canada continues to show its commitment to keeping families together.
Get in touch with SPS Global
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