Parents and Grandparents Program Opens for 2025 Intake
As of today, July 28, 2025, the federal government has commenced the distribution of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to permanent residents and Canadian citizens interested in sponsoring their parents or grandparents through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). These invitations will be allocated via a lottery system.
Prospective sponsors will receive notifications at the email address provided in their initial interest-to-sponsor form submitted in 2020. This article provides a detailed overview of the eligibility criteria and the application process for the PGP.
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Eligibility for Invitations in the 2025 PGP Cycle
For the 2025 intake, the federal government will extend ITAs to prospective sponsors who meet the following conditions:
- Submitted a fully completed interest-to-sponsor form in 2020.
- Have not received an ITA in previous intake years (2020–2024).
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to issue 17,860 ITAs over the next two weeks, with an objective of approving 10,000 complete PR sponsorship applications. Please note that eligibility to receive an ITA is distinct from the eligibility to sponsor, which must be demonstrated during the application process.
Application Process
Account Creation and Login
Upon receiving an ITA, sponsors will need to manage two distinct applications:
- Sponsorship Application: Where the sponsor applies to undertake the sponsorship role.
- Permanent Residence Application: Submitted by the parents or grandparents for permanent residence.
The principal applicant (the individual being sponsored) is required to submit both applications online via the PR Portal. If a paid representative is involved, they will utilize the Representative PR Portal for submission. In cases where multiple parents or grandparents are applying as principal applicants, each must establish their own portal account and submit individual applications. Special accommodations can be arranged for those unable to apply online.
Form Completion
The following table outlines the required forms for both the sponsor and the principal applicant:
| Documents for the Person Being Sponsored | Documents for the Sponsor |
|---|---|
| Digital Forms (Completed in the Portal) | PDF Forms (Downloaded, Completed, and Provided) |
| Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] | Document Checklist — Sponsor [IMM 5771] |
| Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] | Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking [IMM 1344] |
| Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] | Financial Evaluation for Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship [IMM 5768] |
| Supplementary Information – Your Travels [IMM 5562] | Income Sources for the Sponsorship of Parents and Grandparents [IMM 5748] (if applicable) |
| (Dependents 18+ must also complete IMM 5669, IMM 5406, IMM 5562, and, if applicable, IMM 5476, regardless of immigration status) | Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union [IMM 5409] (if applicable) |
| PDF Forms (Uploaded if Applicable) | |
| Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union [IMM 5409] | |
| Statutory Declaration of Severance of a Common-Law Union [IMM 5519] | |
| Details of Military Service [IMM 5546] | |
| Details of Government Employment | |
| Details of Police Service |
For a thorough guide on required documents and form completion instructions, refer to the Instruction Guide [IMM 5772]. The principal applicant must upload the sponsor’s completed PDF forms to their online application and electronically sign the entire submission, including for any family members, via the PR Portal. Canadian citizen sponsors are required to submit proof of citizenship.
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Payment of Application Fees
All fees must be paid online. The PGP typically begins at $1,205, with the following fee structure:
| Category | Description | Fee ($CAN) |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsor your parent or grandparent | Sponsorship fee | $85.00 |
| Principal applicant processing fee | $545.00 | |
| Right of permanent residence fee | $575.00 | |
| Total | $1,205.00 | |
| Sponsor your parent or grandparent (without right of permanent residence fee) | Sponsorship fee | $85.00 |
| Principal applicant processing fee | $545.00 | |
| Total | $630.00 | |
| Include the spouse or partner of your parent or grandparent | Processing fee | $635.00 |
| Right of permanent residence fee | $575.00 | |
| Total | $1,210.00 | |
| Include the spouse or partner of your parent or grandparent (without right of permanent residence fee) | Processing fee | $635.00 |
| Include a dependent child of your parent or grandparent | Per child | $175.00 |
| Total | $810.00 |
Additional third-party fees may apply for medical exams and/or police certificates, depending on your circumstances. Consult the instruction guide to determine applicable fees.
Submission of Online Application
Prior to submission, ensure the following:
- All form questions are fully answered.
- The application is electronically signed with your full name as per your passport.
- The fee payment receipt is included.
- All required documents are uploaded.
- A copy of your ITA letter is attached in the “Required documents” section.
Should the application be incomplete, IRCC will issue a request for missing documents, allowing 30 days to respond. Failure to comply within this period will result in the application being returned and unprocessed. Post-submission, you can track your application, submit updates, and manage your parents’ or grandparents’ application as their sponsor. Current processing times are available on IRCC’s website.
Submission of Additional Information During Processing
Following application submission, IRCC will request the following from the principal applicant and family members:
- Medical Exams: Instructions will be provided after a complete PR application is received.
- Police Certificates: Valid for one year; updated certificates may be needed if processing exceeds this period.
- Biometrics: After paying the biometrics fee, a letter will request fingerprints and photos for individuals aged 14–79, to be completed within 30 days at a designated site with the letter and passport. An extension can be requested via the web form if needed.
Applications will be returned if incomplete, unpaid, uninvited, or submitted past the ITA deadline. Sponsors and principal applicants must keep all personal information current using IRCC’s web form to report changes.
For expert assistance throughout this process, contact our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Mr. Vineet, at Liberty Immigration.
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