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Canada to invite 23,100 interested potential sponsors for Parents and Grandparents Program 2022 IRCC has just announced the process for the PGP 2022. Canada will hold a PGP lottery yet again, drawing from the autumn 2020 interest to sponsor pool.

Canada has just announced the application intake process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022.

By Kareem El-Assal

What happens after you apply to sponsor your spouse for Canadian immigration? You still have more steps to complete after submitting your application for Canadian immigration under the spousal and common-law sponsorship program.

After you apply to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner for Canadian immigration, you may wish to track the progress of your application, update your application, or otherwise communicate with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). There are also some important steps you must take before you can finally become a permanent resident of Canada.

By Shelby Thevenot

Parents and Grandparents Program vs. Super Visa—What is the difference? Two popular programs of family sponsorship for parents and grandparents of Canadian permanent residents and citizens.

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) allows parents and grandparents of Canadian permanent residents and citizens to immigrate to Canada, and experience the benefits of permanent residence (PR) and even citizenship; though it is less available than the Super Visa, due to its lottery system selection process, and once-a-year availability.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Reuniting with your loved ones through Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program Every year, Canada uses the Parents and Grandparents program to allow Canadians to sponsor loved ones living abroad. This year, it could be your turn.

Canada places an immense priority on reuniting family members through immigration. That is why the family class is consistently Canada’s second-largest group of immigrants. In the first half (Jan-July) of 2022, 51,745 immigrants came to this country through family-class programs.

By Vimal Sivakumar

How to apply for the Super Visa Parents and grandparents of Canadians can stay Canada for an extended period of time with the Super Visa.

The Super Visa is a temporary visa that is an attractive option for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who want to bring their foreign parents and grandparents to Canada.

By Julia Hornstein

What are the benefits of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)? Through the PGP, parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents can come to Canada.

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor your parents or grandparents to join you in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP).

By Julia Hornstein

How parents and grandparents can come to Canada: The Super Visa Option    If you have a parent or grandparent abroad with whom you wish to have regular visits or extended stays, the Super Visa may be an option for your family. 

The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa valid for a maximum of 10 years and allows eligible parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to enter, leave and return to Canada during this period.

By Alexandra Miekus

How to sponsor your child for Canadian immigration Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their child living abroad to immigrate to Canada.

Through family class sponsorship, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor a dependent child living abroad to come join them in Canada and become a permanent resident. The purpose of sponsoring a dependent child is to enable family members who reside in different countries to be reunited in Canada.

By Julia Hornstein

Super Visa: How to reunite with your parent or grandparent The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadians to stay in Canada for an extended period of time.

The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit their family for up to five consecutive years without renewing their visitor status. Furthermore, parents and grandparents can enter Canada multiple times with the Super Visa for up to 10 years.

By Julia Hornstein