Parent Grandparent Sponsorship

Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship

Sponsor your parents or grandparents to become Canadian permanent residents

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Overview

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence through an annual lottery system.

Parent & Grandparent FAQ

Common questions about this sponsorship program

Each year, IRCC opens an interest to sponsor pool for a limited window, and randomly selects applicants to invite to submit a full sponsorship application. We help you prepare for the intake period so you're ready to act quickly.

If you're not selected, the Super Visa is often a strong alternative, allowing your parents or grandparents to visit Canada for up to 5 years at a time while you wait for another sponsorship opportunity.

You must meet the Minimum Necessary Income threshold based on your family size for the three tax years before you apply, and we help calculate this and gather the required proof of income.

Sponsors commit to supporting their parent or grandparent financially for 20 years, which is longer than most other sponsorship categories, so we make sure you understand this commitment fully before applying.

Ready to Sponsor Your Parents or Grandparents?

Let our experts guide you through the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship program.