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
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
What is the difference between inland and outland spousal sponsorship? How to sponsor your spouse or partner through inland and outland sponsorship. Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are in a relationship with a foreign national may sponsor that person to join them in Canada and become a permanent resident. You may sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner. By Julia Hornstein
IRCC: No details yet on Parents and Grandparents Program 2022 The PGP is one of Canada's most popular immigration streams. In a March 14, 2022 email to CIC News, IRCC said it has yet to be determined when the application process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022 will open. By Kareem El-Assal
How to immigrate to Canada in 2022 A summary of Canadian immigration programs: Express Entry, PNP, Quebec, and family sponsorship. If 2022 is your year to immigrate to Canada, here are some options to become a permanent resident. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigrant wages in Canada are on the rise: study The median income of immigrants without Canadian experience is lower than that of those who worked and studied in Canada, a Statistics Canada study reveals. Immigrant wages have been trending up in recent years, according to a new Statistics Canada study. By Shelby Thevenot
Sponsor Content How to move to Canada from Latin America What you need to know about programs that will help you move and how to set yourself up for success after arriving in Canada. Thinking of moving to Canada from Latin America? By Scotiabank
Sean Fraser prepared to increase Canada’s immigration levels even as 46,000 immigrants landed in October Fraser knows there are a lot of challenges ahead of him, but sees an opportunity to make a positive difference on Canada's immigration system. Sean Fraser knows he has a lot of hard work ahead of him. By Kareem El-Assal
PGP 2021: How to calculate your income A guide to calculating the income requirements to sponsor your parents and grandparents for Canadian immigration. When you apply to sponsor your parents or grandparents for Canadian immigration, you have to prove that you have made enough money to meet the income requirement. By Shelby Thevenot
