Great news for families in Canada! Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially announced the next intake for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) will begin in late July 2025.
📌 What’s New for PGP 2025?
Starting late July 2025, IRCC will issue 35,700 invitations to apply (ITA) to sponsors who submitted their interest in sponsoring forms back in 2020. This aligns with Canada’s ongoing efforts to reunite more families through immigration.
✅ Key Details:
- Number of Invitations: 35,700 invitations
- Who is Eligible: Sponsors who previously submitted an interest in 2020
- Application Cap: IRCC aims to accept up to 20,500 complete applications
- Invitation Process: Invitations will be randomly selected from the 2020 pool, no new interest to sponsor forms will be accepted in 2025
This means no new application window will open for 2025, and only those who expressed interest in 2020 will be considered for this round.
🎁 Benefits of the Parents and Grandparents Program
- Permanent Residency (PR) pathway for your parents or grandparents
- Access to healthcare and social benefits
- Opportunity for family reunification in Canada
💡 Alternatives if You Missed the 2020 Submission
If you were not part of the 2020 submission pool, you may still consider:
- Super Visa Program: Allows parents and grandparents to visit Canada for up to 5 years at a time
- Visitor Visa Extensions
- Future PGP Draws (expected to resume with new interest submissions from 2026)
📅 Timeline Summary
| Key Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| Late July 2025 | Invitations to Apply (ITA) will be sent |
| Following 2 Weeks | Invitation period expected to last |
📝 How We Can Help
At Nohproblem Consulting, we assist clients in:
- Preparing complete PGP applications
- Handling sponsorship appeals and refusals
- Exploring alternative immigration options (Super Visa, PR pathways)
📞 Book your FREE 15-minute consultation today!
📢 Final Thoughts
The Parents and Grandparents Program 2025 is a golden opportunity for those who submitted in 2020. Be sure to check your emails carefully and respond quickly if you are invited.
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