Canada to welcome 15000 Parents and Grandparents
The opening of the Parents and Grandparents Program sponsorship intake and the acceptance of up to 15,000 applications in 2022 show the government’s commitment to family reunification while strengthening Canada’s immigration system, which builds on recently announced improvements to the parents and grandparents super visa.
Says’ Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Sean Fraser’
It was announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on October 11, 2022, that the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) will accept 15,000 applications from Canadian citizens year 2022.
To make sure they reach their target of Canada welcoming 15000 Parents and Grandparents, the IRCC will send 23,100 invitations to potential sponsors this week. Following the same strategy used for the 2021 intake, IRCC will randomly pick a small number of possible sponsors from the pool of 2020 submissions. In addition, for the tax years 2020 and 2021.
The sponsors must achieve a Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) in order to sponsor parents and grandparents.
Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for 15000 Parents and Grandparents Roud.
One of the main requirements for PGP eligibility is Minimum Necessary Income (MNI). Only after expressing interest in sponsorship via the online form is this proof of required income necessary.
However, those applicants who are chosen and requested to apply but do not have the required minimum income will have their applications rejected.
Determine the size of your family, taking into account everyone for whom you will be responsible financially once you become a sponsor, to ensure that you fulfill the minimum income requirements.
Income needed for the three tax years prior to the application date
(sponsors applying in 2022)
| Total number of persons for who you’ll be responsible | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| 2 people | $32,898 | $32,270 | $41,007 |
| 3 people | $40,444 | $39,672 | $50,414 |
| 4 people | $49,106 | $48,167 | $61,209 |
| 5 people | $55,694 | $54,630 | $69,423 |
| 6 people | $62,814 | $61,613 | $78,296 |
| 7 people | $69,934 | $68,598 | $87,172 |
| If more than 7 people, for each additional person, add: | $7,120 | $6,985 | $8,876 |
Over the following two weeks, candidates are recommended to check the email address they provided on their sponsorship interest form.
The sponsors, as well as their parents and grandparents, have 60 days to electronically submit a complete application.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser stated that
“Family reunion is an important factor of Canada’s immigration system.”
When parents sponsoring Canada 2024?
The Canadian government offers an opportunity to citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency through the Parent and Grandparent Program in 2024. The PGP is a program that will enable eligible sponsors to bring family members to Canada. In 2024, the country will admit up to 15,000 applications for the Parent and Grandparents program. This intake is higher than in past years to address the current backlog and bring more families together.
Sponsorship in this program requires meeting a specific income threshold and the ability to provide for the sponsored individuals without having to be on social assistance. Applications are highly competitive, and potential applicants must first express their interest through a lottery.
How long does it take to sponsor grandparents to Canada?
Applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) take a long time because of the high number of applicants and limited space. The Canadian government hosts between 15,000 Parent and Grandparent applications per year. These applicants are selected by a lottery process. Once invited, the time for processing can be affected by the completeness of the application, the applicant’s country of origin, and further verifications; in most cases, however, it takes about 20 to 24 months. The applicants are also subjected to financial eligibility criteria as a proof of supporting the grandparents during their visit.
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