Parent Sponsorship Canada – Bring Parents & Grandparents Home
Reunite your family across generations. TopNation Immigration supports parent sponsorship Canada applications with clear guidance, strong documentation, and step-by-step help from Edmonton & Ontario— including alternatives like the Super Visa when sponsorship isn’t available.
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A quick overview of parent sponsorship Canada (PGP) and common alternatives like the Super Visa—plus how TopNation supports families in Edmonton & Ontario.
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Sponsor Your Parents to Canada
TopNation Immigration Services helps Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents bring their parents and grandparents to Canada through the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP). Whether you are in Edmonton, Alberta or Toronto, Ontario, our team supports families preparing for parent sponsorship Canada requirements and the annual IRCC intake process.
The PGP is one of the most competitive programs in Canada. Between the lottery system, strict documentation, and income requirements over three tax years, even small errors can lead to delays or missed opportunities. Because of this, our experienced Canadian immigration consultants guide you step-by-step so your parent sponsorship application is organized, accurate, and ready when you receive an invitation to apply.
Therefore, our experienced consultants also support related family pathways such as:
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Benefits of Parent & Grandparent Sponsorship
Parent sponsorship Canada through the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) helps your loved ones live in Canada permanently. Here’s why families in Edmonton and across Canada choose this pathway.
Live Together Long-Term
Bring your parents or grandparents to Canada permanently so your family can stay together in Edmonton, Ontario, or anywhere in the country.
Permanent Residence Status
Once approved, your sponsored parents receive permanent resident status, so they can live, work, and settle anywhere in Canada with stability.
Access to Healthcare
With PR, your parents may qualify for provincial healthcare after the waiting period—therefore reducing long-term insurance costs compared to visitor options.
Future Planning & Citizenship
Permanent residence supports long-term planning, and later, eligible parents can apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
Want to sponsor parents to Canada? Check your eligibility and income requirements today.
Get Free AssessmentBenefits of Parent & Grandparent Sponsorship
When you’re ready to sponsor parents to Canada, the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) is the pathway to permanent residence — helping your family live together long-term in Edmonton and across Canada.
Bring Parents Together
Help your parents or grandparents live closer to you and your children, building a stronger family life in Canada.
Permanent Residence
With approval, your parents or grandparents receive permanent resident status and can live anywhere in Canada long-term.
Access to Healthcare
Permanent residents can qualify for provincial healthcare after the waiting period, supporting long-term well-being.
Stability & Future Planning
Permanent residence brings stability, the ability to settle, and a clear long-term pathway as your family builds life in Canada.
Want to know if you meet the PGP requirements? Check your eligibility today.
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Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship FAQ
Find clear answers about the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP), income requirements, timelines, and alternatives like the Super Visa — with support in Edmonton and across Canada.
For the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP), you must meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for three consecutive tax years, based on your total family size. IRCC typically verifies this using CRA Notices of Assessment (NOAs). Our team can help you calculate family size correctly and confirm whether your income meets PGP requirements.
PGP applications often take 24–36 months from submission to decision. Timelines can vary based on application completeness, medical/police checks, and IRCC workload. We focus on strong documentation and a well-organized submission to reduce delays and avoid repeated IRCC requests.
In most cases, you must be living in Canada to sponsor as a permanent resident. Canadian citizens may be able to sponsor while living abroad if they can show they will return to Canada when their parents or grandparents become permanent residents. We can review your situation and advise on the safest approach.
If a parent or grandparent sponsorship application is refused, the next step depends on the refusal reasons. Options may include reapplying in a future intake, correcting documentation issues, or exploring alternatives such as the Super Visa. We review refusal letters carefully and recommend a practical, evidence-based path forward.
In many cases, you may be able to add an eligible co-signer (typically your spouse or common-law partner) to combine income and meet the MNI requirement. Co-signing also creates shared responsibility under the undertaking. We can review eligibility and calculate combined income using CRA documents.
When you sponsor parents or grandparents, you sign a legal undertaking to provide financial support for a defined period. During this time, if the sponsored person receives certain social assistance benefits, IRCC may seek repayment from the sponsor. We explain the undertaking clearly so you understand responsibilities before you apply.
The Super Visa is a long-term visitor option that allows parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for extended visits, but they remain visitors (not permanent residents). The PGP leads to permanent residence, which is a long-term settlement pathway. Many families use the Super Visa while waiting for PGP intake or processing.
Costs can include IRCC government fees, biometrics, medical exams, and police certificates (which vary by country). Total fees depend on how many family members are included. During your assessment, we outline expected costs and what documents are typically required for your case.
In most situations, Canadian family sponsorship does not include siblings or extended relatives. There is a rare exception sometimes called the “lonely Canadian” situation, which has strict requirements. We can review your family structure and recommend legal pathways that fit your goals.
PGP applications typically require identity documents, proof of relationship (birth certificates and family records), and financial evidence such as CRA Notices of Assessment for the required years. Parents or grandparents may also need medical exams and police certificates. We provide a clear checklist so your submission is complete and organized.
Still have questions about parent sponsorship in Canada? Get personalized guidance from our team.
Get Free ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about the Parent & Grandparent Program (PGP), the lottery system, income requirements, and how we help families in Edmonton and across Ontario.
For the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP), you must meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for three consecutive tax years. MNI is based on LICO + 30% and depends on your total family size (including the parents/grandparents you want to sponsor and their dependants, if any). We can calculate your family size correctly and verify your income proof before you enter the intake period.
Once you submit a complete PGP application after receiving an invitation, typical processing is about 24–36 months from submission to decision. Timelines can vary depending on background checks, medical review, and document completeness. We focus on getting your package complete and well-organized to avoid avoidable delays.
You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, be 18+, meet MNI for 3 tax years, and sign a 20-year undertaking. Permanent residents must be living in Canada at the time of sponsorship. You also must not be in default on a prior undertaking, bankrupt, or on social assistance (except disability).
That’s common. The PGP is a lottery, and submitting the form does not guarantee an invitation. If you’re not selected, you can submit again in the next intake period. Many families use a Super Visa as a temporary option while they keep entering the lottery each year.
Yes. If your income alone is not enough, your spouse or common-law partner can co-sign the undertaking and combine income with you. The co-signer must also meet eligibility requirements and commits to the full 20-year undertaking.
Yes, you can sponsor both parents (or both grandparents) in one application. In some cases, you can also include their dependent children (for example, your siblings under 22) if they meet IRCC’s dependent definition.
Super Visa is a visitor option (not permanent residence) and allows parents/grandparents to stay up to five years per visit with private medical insurance. PGP sponsorship grants permanent residence but requires the lottery selection and higher income proof. Many families use the Super Visa while waiting for the PGP process.
Key documents include: proof of status (citizenship/PR), income proof (NOA for the required 3 tax years, tax documents), and relationship evidence (birth certificates showing the parent-child relationship). Sponsored parents/grandparents need passports, police certificates, and medical exams. We provide a checklist and review everything before submission.
The PGP undertaking is 20 years. During this period, you commit to supporting your sponsored parents/grandparents so they do not need social assistance. This is why income planning and correct family-size calculation is critical before you apply.
Yes, permanent residents can access provincial healthcare, but there is often a waiting period (commonly about 3 months) depending on the province. We usually recommend private insurance during the waiting period. For Super Visa holders, private medical insurance is mandatory.
Still have questions? Get personalized answers from our PGP experts.
Get Free ConsultationWhy Families Choose TopNation to Sponsor Parents to Canada
The Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) is highly competitive, and small mistakes can cost you a full year. However, with structured pre-intake planning, accurate income proof, and a complete package ready for the invitation window, you can move forward with confidence.
RCIC Licensed & CICC Regulated
Work with a regulated Canadian immigration consultant (RCIC) for compliant guidance, correct forms, and clear advice at every step of your PGP journey.
Income Proof Done Right
PGP requires meeting Minimum Necessary Income for three consecutive tax years. We calculate family size correctly and review your documents so you avoid income-related refusals.
Ready for the Invitation Window
When selected, you typically have a strict deadline to submit a complete application. We help you prepare early so you can file on time without last-minute stress.
Ready to Sponsor Your Parents or Grandparents to Canada?
The Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) is competitive and time-sensitive. We’ll help you confirm eligibility, review your three tax years of income, and prepare a complete package so you’re ready if you receive an invitation. If PGP isn’t available, we can also explain the Super Visa option.
