É«ºüÈë¿Ú

The (PGP) allows parents and grandparents of Canadian and to immigrate to Canada, and experience the benefits of permanent residence (PR) and even citizenship; though it is less available than the , due to its selection process, and once-a-year availability.

The Super Visa functions as a (TRV) and allows parents and grandparents of Canadian PRs/citizens to enter and remain in Canada on a long-term basis (up to 10 years validity, with five years continuous stay). It is available year-round, but doesn’t provide parents/grandparents with the same options to PR and eventually citizenship, as the PGP.

Eligibility

At minimum, candidates hoping to sponsor their parents/grandparents through either program must be:

• At least 18 years old;
• A Canadian citizen, or PR;
• Residing in Canada at the time of application and when parents/grandparents are expected to arrive;
• Of ;

Ineligibility

In addition to failure to comply with the eligibility criteria, candidates will also be ineligible for either program if they:

• Did not pay back an immigration loan, a performance bond, or court-ordered family support (i.e.: alimony or child support);
• Did not provide promised financial support they agreed to when sponsoring a family member in the past;
• Fall under any other .

Financial requirements

For the Super Visa, candidates will have to prove that their household meets the required (LICO) criteria.

For the PGP, candidates should look to meet the (MNI) requirements . Candidates must show proof of funds by requesting a (NOA) from the (CRA); showing that the sponsor has met the MNI for their case, and has done so for the last three taxation years, before applying.

Application process

For Super Visa sponsorship, the is similar to that of a regular TRV. Additional , however, to prove that parents/grandparents can be looked after, upon arriving in Canada.

For the PGP, candidates must follow the steps to meet and , and then submit this information to be included in the candidate pool. If candidates are selected, they will receive an invitation to apply, which carries .

For either the PGP or the Super Visa, the sponsored individuals cannot be or to come to Canada. An (IME) is required for both programs, and the PGP also requires a .

Availability in Quebec

Both programs are available to Quebec residents and citizens as well, though there are , including a unique (for both sponsor and the sponsored), and the need to obtain a (CSQ).

© É«ºüÈë¿Ú All Rights Reserved. Visit to discover your Canadian immigration options.