In a significant update from Quebec’s Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), the province has officially closed the intake of new family sponsorship applications for parents, grandparents, and certain other relatives. This suspension will remain in place from June 26, 2024, to June 25, 2026. This move directly impacts residents of...
If you’ve been waiting to reunite with your loved ones in Canada, the 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) could be your opportunity. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed it will accept up to 10,000 complete sponsorship applications starting July 28, 2025. This annual program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring...
Family reunification remains a priority in Canada’s immigration system, allowing citizens and permanent residents to bring their loved ones closer. Through the Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program, the government aims to facilitate the sponsorship of parents and grandparents, enabling them to live and work alongside their families in Canada. 10,000 PGP Sponsorship Applications to Be...
The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), a popular immigration pathway for family reunification, will not accept new applications in 2025, as announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This decision is part of the government’s strategy to focus on processing pending applications from 2024 while managing reduced permanent resident targets. Despite this pause, Canadian...
The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) has become an increasingly popular pathway for family reunification in Canada. Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals a steady rise in the number of new permanent residents under this program. In April alone, 2,100 new permanent residents arrived through the PGP, marking a 4.2% increase...
Immigration to Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) has shown resilience, recording a 5% increase in March despite a general decline in overall immigration numbers. This rise is significant in a period marked by an 11% decrease in the total number of new permanent residents arriving in Canada. March Surge in PGP Immigration...
On May 21, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began issuing invitations to sponsors for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). This initiative aims to approve 20,500 applications for permanent residence this year. Understanding the process and requirements is crucial for those wishing to sponsor their parents or grandparents. Here, we provide a comprehensive...
Canada is gearing up to reopen its doors to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) this month, marking a significant step towards family reunification. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will soon commence issuing invitations to potential sponsors, offering a chance for families to come together in the Great White North. The 2024 Intake: What...
The IRCC has made significant changes to the Parents and Grandparents Program in 2023. The new amendment offers more opportunities to Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency in Canada. this year, IRCC is planning to accept more than 15,000 applications for sponsorship. On October 10, the IRCC...
