IRCC has officially announced the opening of the 2025 Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program (PGP).
Starting July 28, 2025, IRCC will issue 17,860 invitations over approximately two weeks, targeting 10,000 complete applications. Only individuals who submitted an Interest to Sponsor form in 2020 will be eligible for this round. No new submissions are being accepted.
✅ If you submitted the Interest to Sponsor form in 2020:
- Watch your inbox (and spam folder) closely starting July 28;
- If invited, prepare and submit your complete application before the deadline.
❌ If you are not invited or never submitted a form:
- You may still be eligible to bring your parents or grandparents through a Super Visa, which allows:
- Up to 5 years of stay per visit;
- Up to 2 additional years through in-Canada extensions.
The Super Visa remains a flexible and effective alternative for family reunification.
Source form: IRCC website