LMIA FinderParent & Grandparent Sponsorship (PGP)
The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence. The program operates through a lottery system with limited spots each year. The Super Visa is an alternative for those not selected.
Eligibility Requirements
- You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- You are at least 18 years old
- You reside in Canada
- You meet the minimum necessary income (LICO+30%) for each of the 3 most recent tax years
- You sign an undertaking to financially support your parents/grandparents for 20 years
- Your parents/grandparents pass medical and security checks
Documents Checklist
Processing Timeline
Interest to sponsor form
Intake period (varies)Submit interest-to-sponsor form during the open intake period.
Lottery selection
1-3 months after intakeIRCC randomly selects potential sponsors and sends Invitations to Apply (ITA).
Submit complete application
60 days after ITASubmit full sponsorship and PR application package with all documents.
Processing
20-24 monthsIRCC processes both sponsor and applicant applications. Medical exams and background checks.
Fees
| Fee | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Sponsorship fee | $75 |
| Principal applicant PR processing fee | $490 |
| Right of permanent residence fee | $515 |
| Biometrics (per person) | $85 |
| Total per person | $1,165 |
Tips & Important Notes
Super Visa alternative: If you are not selected in the PGP lottery, your parents can apply for a Super Visa allowing visits of up to 5 years at a time.
Income requirement: You must meet LICO+30% based on your total family size (including the persons you plan to sponsor) for each of the 3 most recent tax years.
Submit the interest form as early as possible during the intake period. The lottery is random, but having your form in ensures you are in the pool.
You are financially responsible for your parents/grandparents for 20 years. They cannot receive social assistance during this period.
Both parents can be sponsored simultaneously in the same application.