Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2025 Intake Opens July 28

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will soon get another chance to reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Starting July 28, 2025, the Government of Canada will begin sending invitations to apply under this popular family sponsorship program.

Who Will Receive Invitations?

Between July 28 and mid-August 2025, 17,860 invitations will be sent out to potential sponsors. The government aims to approve 10,000 complete applications for this year’s intake.

However, all invitations will go only to individuals who submitted an "Interest to Sponsor" form in 2020. There will be no new intake for sponsorship interest this year, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to work through the existing 2020 pool.

What Is the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)?

The PGP allows eligible Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and registered Indians to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residency in Canada.

Due to the high demand for this program, IRCC uses a lottery-style selection system. Only those who receive an official invitation can proceed with the full sponsorship application under the PGP.

Didn’t Get an Invitation? Consider the Super Visa

If you do not receive an invitation this year, there is another option to bring your parents or grandparents to Canada — the Super Visa.

The Super Visa is a long-term, multiple-entry visitor visa that allows parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years per visit, with a validity of up to 10 years. This is significantly longer than the regular six-month visitor visa.

Super Visa Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for a Super Visa:

• The applicant must be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• The host (sponsor) must meet minimum income requirements
• The visitor must purchase private Canadian medical insurance
• The applicant must be admissible to Canada
• The sponsor must provide a written commitment of financial support
  
  

Key Takeaways

• The PGP 2025 intake begins July 28, 2025
• Only those who submitted an interest to sponsor form in 2020 are eligible to receive an invitation
• The goal is to approve 10,000 full applications
• The Super Visa remains a strong alternative for those who are not invited this year

For families hoping to reunite with their parents or grandparents in Canada, staying informed of both PGP and Super Visa options is essential. Always check the latest updates from IRCC to understand your best pathway to family reunification.