Canada to use PGP lottery selection again in 2021 Canada will accept 10,000 parents and grandparents for the 2020 program, and another 30,000 in 2021. Canada’s immigration department will once again use a randomized selection process for parents and grandparents sponsorship in 2021. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada clarifies “dual intent” for overseas spousal sponsorship applicants Here is what immigration officers consider when spousal and common-law sponsorship applicants apply for both a temporary visa and permanent residence at the same time. It is possible to apply for spousal sponsorship at the same time you apply for a visitor visa thanks to the concept of dual intent. By Shelby Thevenot
The Parents and Grandparents Program 2020 closes next week You have until Tuesday November 3, 2020 at 12 PM EST to submit your interest to sponsor form on IRCC's website. Canadian citizens and permanent residents have until next Tuesday to notify Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada about their desire to sponsor their parents and grandparents. By Kareem El-Assal
Le programme « parrainage parents et grands-parents » ouvert jusqu’au 3 novembre Les personnes intéressées à parrainer leurs parents et grands-parents ont jusqu’au mardi 3 novembre 2020 pour soumettre leur formulaire d’intérêt pour le parrainage sur le site web d'IRCC. Le gouvernement fédéral a ouvert le Programme de parrainage des parents et des grands-parents (Programme des PGP) 2020 le 3 octobre, s’appuyant sur son engagement à réunir les familles. By Alexandra Miekus
How to sponsor your parents and grandparents for Canadian immigration The 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program is now open until November 3rd. Canadian citizens and permanent residents can now apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents for Canadian immigration. By Kareem El-Assal
Parents and Grandparents Program 2020 is now open Now is the time to apply to sponsor your parents and grandparents to come to Canada Those who wish to sponsor their parents or grandparents to immigrate to Canada can begin the process by applying online. By Mohanad Moetaz
The benefits of Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program ANALYSIS: The Parents and Grandparents Program offers a variety of benefits to families and Canadian society. The 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program intake window is now open until November 3, 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
What do you need to be eligible for the PGP 2020? Starting October 13, IRCC will open an application process that will allow up to 10,000 selected candidates to sponsor their parents and grandparents for immigration to Canada. Individuals who wish to submit an online application form to the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) should first make sure they meet all the eligibility requirements of the program. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada reveals how extended family, compassionate travellers can apply for travel exemptions The federal government has released entry requirements for extended family members and people travelling to Canada for compassionate reasons. Details have been released on Canada’s definition of extended family members, requirements for compassionate travellers to get exempt, and how to get limited release from quarantine. By Shelby Thevenot
