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...
Minister of Immigration Ahmed Hussen has officially announced the date of the reopening of the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP). Applications will reopen from 12:00 pm EST on January 28, 2019. The launch of the PGP in 2019 will include a new and improved application process. The Government took steps to improve an electronic queue...
