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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

Canada’s immigration backlog decreases slightly to 2.6 million IRCC's inventory has decreased for the first time since July 2021.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting a decrease in its August 31 inventory.

By Shelby Thevenot

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

What is the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)? How to sponsor your parents and grandparents to come to Canada through the PGP.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada. If your family is approved under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), they will receive Canadian permanent residence and may be eligible to eventually apply for Canadian citizenship.

By Julia Hornstein

Canada’s immigration backlog grows to 2.7 million people The backlog has grown by nearly 300,000 people since June.

Canada continues to struggle with its immigration applications as its inventory now stands at some 2.7 million people.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada increases length of stay for Parents and Grandparents Super Visa to 5 years Canada’s Super Visa reforms take effect today.

The Super Visa is a temporary visa that is an attractive option for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada. The Super Visa is a multi-entry visitor visa that is valid for up to 10 years. Major reforms to the Super Visa came into effect today, July […]

By Julia Hornstein

Canada’s immigration backlog jumps to 2.4 million persons The backlog has grown by nearly 260,000 persons over the past month.

IRCC’s backlog has grown to 2.4 million persons.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada to increase length of stay for Parents and Grandparents Super Visa to 5 years per entry In addition, the Immigration Minister may designate international medical insurance companies to provide coverage to Super Visa applicants in the future.

IRCC has just announced major reforms to the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa.

By Kareem El-Assal