Sponsor your parents and grandparents (PGP)

Lets citizens and permanent residents sponsor parents and grandparents for permanent residence. While it is paused, the super visa is the main way for parents and grandparents to stay long term.

PausedPaused. IRCC isn’t accepting new interest to sponsor forms or inviting sponsors until further notice. Applications already in process continue.

Step-by-step checklist

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1. Program pausedWhat to expect: Watch IRCC’s page for the next intake.
2. Consider the super visaWhat to expect: Parents and grandparents can stay up to 5 years at a time.

Government fees

CAD

Sponsoring a parent or grandparent (including right of PR fee)

$1,260

Fees as listed by IRCC on 2026-10-30. Fees change; always check the official fee list. IRCC fee list ↗

After you apply

Existing applications are still processed.

Processing times change every week. Check today’s times on IRCC’s official tool. Check processing times ↗

Official sources:

Sponsor your parents and grandparents (IRCC) ↗

Checked against IRCC pages on 2026-10-30.

General information only. This is not legal advice and does not check whether you are eligible. Your own checklist in your IRCC account is what counts. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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