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Last year, the number of family members reunited with their loved ones in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) skyrocketed - more than doubling its previous record set before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the newest records from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), an impressive 27,195 new permanent residents arrived in Canada through the PGP last year or 11,740 more than in 2021, a 131.6% rise. The PGP, which relies upon Canadian relatives sponsoring the parents and grandparents of immigrants, has been gradually rebuilding its numbers following the massive reduction in immigration due to public health protocols and travel restrictions. The number of new arrivals under the PGP similarly dropped as overall immigration did, from 341,175 new permanent residents in 2019, the full year before the pandemic, to only 184,595 newcomers in 2020. In comparison to 2019, when the PGP welcomed 22,010 new permanent residents, the program only saw 10,455, or a 52.5% decrease, in the first year of the pandemic. The following year, with a then-record-breaking 406,040 new permanent residents, overall immigration roared back to life. However, despite that year's significant increase in immigration, the number of new arrivals under the PGP only increased by a modest 12.3% to 11,740 new permanent residents in 2021. The number of immigrants entering Canada through the PGP at this time is approximately two times higher than it was in 2015, when 15,490 parents and grandparents may be sponsored to immigrate. There's little chance that the PGP numbers will be even higher this year given Ottawa's significantly higher immigration targets for the upcoming years. Canada plans to welcome 1.45 million immigrants within three years  Ottawa's immigration levels plan for the years 2023–2025 sets a target of 465,000 new permanent residents for 2023. 2024 will see 485,000 new permanent residents enter, following 500,000 more in 2025. Overall, 1.45 million immigrants will arrive in Canada during the next three years. The PGP requires applicants to pay $1,050 to sponsor a parent or grandparent, and the process can take up to 39 months. The sponsors must provide biometrics after submitting their applications. The time it took to submit these biometrics is included in the processing time. After submitting an interest in sponsoring these relatives, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident will receive an invitation to apply (ITA) and will then need to send two applications to the PGP: the sponsorship application, and; the permanent residence application If those applications are accepted, the sponsor enters into an agreement that begins the day the sponsor becomes a Canadian permanent resident. Eligibility requirements to sponsor the parents and grandparents  you can sponsor your own parents and relatives If: You are invited to apply. You are at least 18 years old. You're a Canadian Permanent resident. You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has a Canadian Indian Act registered. You have sufficient money to support the people you want to support. You meet all additional requirements specified in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and its regulations. Want to know more details about “Canada accepted twice more the parents and grandparents in 2022” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

Canada accepted twice more the parents and grandparents in 2022

Author: | | Categories: Spouse or Common-Law Partner, Uncategorized
Last year, the number of family members reunited with their loved ones in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) skyrocketed – more than doubling its previous record set before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the newest records from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), an impressive 27,195 new... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canada updated Instructions for the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class

Instructions for the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class Updated

Author: | | Categories: Spouse or Common-Law Partner
On June 8, 2022, the Government of Canada updated instructions regarding determining membership in the spouse or common-law partner in the Canada class. The revised instructions for circumstances when there is a relationship breakdown and the primary applicant (sponsored spouse) wishes to proceed with their permanent residence application.  The conversion... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
nursing

Ottawa announced a new update for spouses of nursing students

Author: | | Categories: Spouse or Common-Law Partner, Study in Canada
This new development aims to enhance the appeal of Canada as a prime destination for higher education, particularly for those pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing (BN) degree. On July 3, 2024, the Canadian Government unveiled a significant update to its program delivery for spouses or common-law partners of study permit... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
spousal immigration

Canada welcomed 75,185 new permanent residents in spousal immigration

Author: | | Categories: Permanent Residence, Spouse or Common-Law Partner
According to the latest statistics from IRCC data revealed a significant surge in spousal immigration to Canada in 2023, with a 17.2% increase compared to the previous year. In 2023, Canada experienced a remarkable surge in immigrants entering the country through the spousal sponsorship program, according to data released by... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canada's Parents and Grandparents Program

Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program is predicted to grow by 6.5%

Author: | | Categories: Permanent Residence, Spouse or Common-Law Partner
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) saw a 32% drop in arrivals in November following a strong October, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Arrivals fell from 2,530 in October to 1,720 in November, coinciding with a 12.4% drop in overall monthly immigration.  Despite this, the PGP welcomed 26,600... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
family class applicants

IRCC eased work permit application requirements for family class applicants

Author: | | Categories: Spouse or Common-Law Partner
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued an update regarding the public policy for spouses or common-law partners in Canada (SCLPC) class, as well as family class applicants applying within Canada. As of December 7, 2023, to prevent family class applicants from losing their status while awaiting acknowledgment of... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
pilot program

Ottawa extended the pilot program, allowing more families to reunion

Author: | | Categories: Permanent Residence, Spouse or Common-Law Partner
Ottawa extended the pilot program, allowing more families to reunite Foreign nationals applying for Canadian immigration must declare and examine all family members, even if they are not accompanying them. Failing to report non-accompanying members may lead to a sponsorship ban under specific regulations.  To address this, a temporary pilot... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Spousal sponsorship

Spousal sponsorship applications to increase by one-third by the end of 2023

Author: | | Categories: Spouse or Common-Law Partner, Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class"
In July, the number of Spousal sponsorship applications and common-law partners who immigrated to Canada remained almost the same as in June. The most recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicates that 6,215 new permanent residents arrived in Canada through spousal sponsorship immigration in July, while 50,015... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
IRCC processing times

IRCC processing times for citizenship and family sponsorship applications

Author: | | Categories: Spouse or Common-Law Partner, Uncategorized
IRCC processing times for citizenship and family sponsorship applications were updated on February 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the application processing times to help applicants know how long their application processing may take until a decision is made.  According to the update, IRCC processes citizenship applications... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »