Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship 2023: Exciting news awaits those eager to reunite with their parents or grandparents in Canada! The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to begin accepting applications for the New Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship 2023 program this October. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll provide all the key details you need to know about this sponsorship opportunity.

Opening in October 2023

Starting October 10, 2023, the IRCC will send out invitations to apply to 24,200 prospective sponsors, with the aim of receiving up to 15,000 complete applications. These invitations will be distributed over a two-week period.

Unlike previous years, the IRCC will not open a new interest-to-sponsor form. Instead, they will send invitations to apply to individuals randomly selected from the remaining 2020 pool of submissions. If you submitted an interest-to-sponsor form in 2020 but did not receive an invitation in 2021 or 2022, be sure to check your email account for any updates.

The Application Process

Those who receive an invitation to apply for the 2023 intake will need to submit their applications electronically through either the Permanent Residence Portal or the Representative Permanent Residence Portal.

General Eligibility

To be eligible to sponsor your parents or grandparents for Canadian permanent residency (PR), you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You should be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act.
• You must have enough financial resources to support the family you intend to sponsor, with valid proof of income for the last three years, meeting the IRCC financial requirements.

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Income Requirement for Canada PGP 2023

The income requirement for the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship program is determined based on the size of your family. Below is a breakdown of the expected income requirements for 2022, 2021, and 2020 tax years:

Canada Super Visa

For those who have been unable to participate in the sponsorship program since 2020, there’s an alternative option: the Canada Super Visa. This visa is valid for up to 10 years and allows for multiple entries into Canada.

Super visa holders can stay in Canada for a maximum of 5 years at a time, with the option to extend their stay by up to 2 years without leaving the country. These modifications facilitate longer reunions between Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and their parents and grandparents.

When to Expect the Opening

IRCC has officially announced that they will start sending out invitations on October 10, 2023, with the aim of accepting 15,000 applications for 2023.

Processing Time

The processing time for Parents or Grandparents (PGP) sponsorship applications currently averages 23 months across Canada, except for Quebec. However, for PGP applicants intending to reside in Quebec, the average IRCC processing time is approximately 45 months.

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If you’re excited about the New Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship 2023 program and have questions or need assistance with the application process, don’t hesitate to reach out to the experts at Javs Immigration. We’re here to guide you through every step and help you reunite with your loved ones in Canada.