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What is the parents and grandparents sponsorship stream?
The Government of Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) immigration stream aims to reunite families in Canada by allowing permanent residents and Canadian citizens to sponsor their parents and grandparents. This path leads directly to permanent residence status.
What is the eligibility criteria for the sponsor?
To be eligible to sponsor your parent or grandparent, you must meet the following criteria:
You must have already submitted an Interest to Sponsor form on the IRCC’s website and are now invited to apply.
You must be at least 18 years old and must be currently residing in Canada.
You must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident in order to apply.
You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum income requirements for this stream.
What is the income requirement for this stream?
| Income required for the 3 tax years right before the day you apply (sponsors applying in 2022) | |||
| Total number of people you’ll be responsible for | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| 2 People | $ 32,898 | $ 32,270 | $ 41,007 |
| 2 People | $ 40,444 | $ 39,672 | $ 50,414 |
| 4 People | $ 49,106 | $ 48,167 | $ 61,209 |
| 5 People | $ 55,694 | $ 54,630 | $ 69,423 |
| 6 People | $ 62,814 | $ 61,613 | $ 78,296 |
| 7 people | $ 69,934 | $ 68,598 | $ 87,172 |
| if more than 7 people, for each additional person add: | $ 7,120 | $ 6,985 | $ 8,876 |
Can I include my spouse's income in order to meet the income requirement threshold?
In order to meet the income requirements, you may include a co-signer. Only your spouse or common-law partner may be the co-signer. The co-signer must give proof of income for the previous three tax years.
Which documents are required to demonstrate my income?
You may provide IRCC permission to see your tax records from the Canadian Revenue Agency by completing an IMM5768 form or providing a notice of assessment from the CRA to verify you meet the income threshold.
What is the processing time?
Processing times may vary. Please refer to IRCC’s website.
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