What to expect from the Parents and Grandparents Program in 2021 Canada is currently issuing up to 10,000 sponsorship invitations as part of the 2020 PGP. It is also looking to open a new PGP window this year and will process up to 30,000 applications. Canadians and permanent residents who submitted interest to sponsor forms for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2020 are currently receiving invitations from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). By Mohanad Moetaz
David’s Blog | The Canadian Family is Expanding, Mixed-Orientation Unions Deserve a Seat at the Table New Canadians immigrate to Canada through a variety of immigration pathways. One of the most popular is conjugal sponsorship. Historically, sexual intimacy has been a key consideration in determining whether a couple is really a couple. But that framework appears to be changing, with dramatic results. [Read more…] By David Cohen
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
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
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
Canada eases travel restrictions for families, compassionate travel More family members and people travelling to Canada for compassionate reasons will soon be exempt from travel restrictions. Canada is opening up the border to allow extended family members of Canadians, and people crossing the border for compassionate reasons to enter the country starting Oct. 8. By Shelby Thevenot
