The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is a great opportunity for Canadians and permanent residents to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada permanently. This program is designed to help families come together and start a new life in Canada.
To apply for the PGP, you will need to sign an undertaking with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This undertaking is a legal commitment in which you agree to provide for the basic needs of your sponsored family members, including food, clothing, and utilities. You will also need to meet certain income requirements to be eligible to sponsor your parents or grandparents. If you have a spouse or common-law partner, they can act as a co-signer on your PGP application and their income can be used to meet the minimum income cut-off. Your spouse or common-law partner must also sign an undertaking to provide financial support for your parents or grandparents.
To be eligible to sponsor your parents or grandparents under the PGP, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and you must be residing in Canada. This means that your primary residential address must be in Canada at the time the application is submitted, until a decision is made on the application.
Overall, the PGP is a fantastic program that allows Canadians and permanent residents to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada permanently. If you are interested in applying for the PGP, employing a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) can help make the process smoother and more efficient. An RCIC is a professional who is regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and is qualified to assist clients with all aspects of the immigration process. By working with an RCIC, you can ensure that your PGP application is completed accurately and efficiently. This will allow you to bring your loved ones to Canada and start a new life together as a family.
