Recently, Canada has finished sending out invitations to apply to potential sponsors via the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Moreover, the IRCC issued an update on Monday that stated about 23,100 invitations were issued. As well, it stated the invitation goes to people who submitted an interest to sponsor forms in 2020 in the draw.
Also, the IRCC stated that there were 182,113 potential sponsors in the draw. Furthermore, the immigration officials expected to get completed applications from the invitations, which were sent between October 12 and October 20. To file a completed application, candidates getting an invitation have 60 days. Apart from that, IRCC said on its website that if you were invited to apply, you must obtain your application by the deadline shown on your invitation to apply letter.
Invitations were also sent to the email submitted with the interest to sponsor form. As well, the IRCC advised probable sponsors to clear their junk and spam files. The invite was mailed to the physical address included on the interest to sponsor form if it could not be sent by email. By entering their confirmation number, potential sponsors can verify if they were invited to the IRCC site.
If the validation tool says an applicant was invited, but they have not got an invitation, then they can request a copy online. Thus, IRCC says it will answer inquiries in 10 working days. Missing or forgotten confirmation numbers can similarly be requested by submitting an online form.
IRCC says the PGP will remain to use a lower income threshold, first introduced during COVID -19 for those experiencing financial problems. For the 2020 and 2021 tax years, instead of the minimum necessary income plus 30 percent, the sponsor’s income requirement will be the least required income.
Employment Insurance profits and temporary pandemic aids (including the Canada Emergency Response Benefit) will be acceptable to be included in the sponsor’s income. In addition, Canada is eager to bring in 25,000 parents and grandparents this year under the present Immigration Levels Plan, and then increase the target to 28,500 new permanent residents the following year.
But the first seven months of IRCC data of this year expose Canada is expected to invite 29,091 new permanent residents or more than targeted for whichever this year or 2023. Furthermore, based on the recent trend, the plan is designed which has seen 16,970 new permanent residents in Canada under that program in the first seven months of this year and remaining through the rest of 2022.
Who Is Qualified To Sponsor Parents Or Grandparents?
Sponsors should:
- Be a minimum of 18 years old.
- Live in Canada.
- Be a Canadian permanent resident, citizen, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act.
- Have sufficient money to fund those they want to sponsor by meeting the least income necessities for the earlier three years. Applicants can also include a co-signer in their application, allowing the joint income to be measured.
Sponsors should also:
- Agree to economically fund the parent or grandparent for 20 years from the date they are permitted for permanent residence.
- Refund the government for any social support paid out to the parent or grandparent throughout that time.
For Sponsors Who Live In Quebec
Sponsors who live in Quebec have to meet the necessities of Quebec immigration sponsorship after being permitted as a sponsor by IRCC. The Ministry of Immigration, Francisation, and Integration (MIFI) also evaluate the sponsor’s revenue and needs responsibility to be signed.
Who Can Be Sponsored For Parents and Grandparents Program?
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents, connected by blood or adoption.
- In cases of separation or divorce, the common-law partners or spouses of parents and grandparents are also suitable.
- A sponsor’s sisters and brothers, or half brothers and sisters, are only qualified if they are eligible as dependent children.
- If the financial necessities are met, then more than one person or couple can be sponsors.
Parents And Grandparent’s Super Visa
- Applicants who are not invited this year should consider the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa.
- Applicants who are not invited this year should consider the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa.
- Under a usual multiple-entry visit visa, that duration is typically six months or less.
- The claimant’s child or grandchild in Canada should meet the least income necessities to support the visa holder.
- IRCC says it issues about 17,000 Super Visas each year.
Hope, the above lines will help you to know some information about the PGP program. In addition, you can contact Aram Visas. It’s our pleasure to assist you through the immigration process and keep you trouble-free regarding the procedure.