Sponsor Parents and Grandparents to Canada – Immigration Lawyer
Ayodele Law helps Canadians sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship (PGP) program. Let us guide you through every step of the process.
Bringing your parents or grandparents to Canada as permanent residents is a meaningful but highly regulated process. The Parents & Grandparents Program (PGP) is currently the only pathway under family class to sponsor parents/grandparents..
What are the requirements to sponsor your Parents or Grandparents to Canada?
To sponsor your parents or grandparents to Canada under the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship (PGP) program, you must meet the eligibility requirements set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):
| Eligibility Requirements to Sponsor Parents or Grandparents |
|---|
| ✔Be 18 years of age or older. |
| ✔Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a registered Indian under the Indian Act. |
| ✔Reside in Canada, or if abroad as a citizen, show intent to return when your parents or grandparents become permanent residents. |
| ✔Meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for the three consecutive tax years before applying. |
| ✔Your MNI depends on family size and includes anyone you currently or plan to sponsor. |
| ✔You may add a co-signer (spouse or common-law partner) who also meets eligibility and signs the undertaking. |
| ✔Sign an undertaking to provide financial support for 20 years (in most provinces). |
| ✔Not be in default of a previous sponsorship, owe social assistance repayments, or be undischarged bankrupt. |
| ✔Have no serious criminal record or inadmissibility that prevents sponsorship under IRPA/IRPR. |
As a sponsor, what documents do I need to provide?
Proof of Canadian status (citizenship certificate, PR card, or Indian registration)
Notices of Assessment (NOAs) for the past three consecutive tax years (e.g. 2022-2024 for the 2025 intake)
Proof of Canadian residence (driver’s licence, utility bill, or lease)
If using a co-signer, provide their forms, NOAs, and signatures on the undertaking
What documents do my parents or grandparents need to provide?
Valid passports and birth/adoption certificates
Marriage, divorce, or death certificates (if applicable)
Police certificates for each country lived in 6+ months since age 18
Medical exam results from an IRCC-approved panel physician
Biometrics, if required
Certified translations of non-English/French documents
Photos, communications, and proof of visits to demonstrate family relationship
Who Can You Sponsor Under the Parents and Grandparents Program application?
Under the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program, you may sponsor:
Your biological or adopted parents or grandparents.
Their spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner (for example, if your mother has remarried).
Dependent children of your parents or grandparents, if they qualify as dependants under IRCC rules.
All sponsored persons must be admissible to Canada and complete required medical exams, police certificates, and biometrics.
I Received an Invitation to Apply (ITA). What do I do next?
If you receive an ITA under the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program, you must submit:
Sponsorship Application (you as the sponsor)
Permanent Residence Application (your parents, grandparents, and dependants)
Applications are submitted online through IRCC’s Permanent Residence Portal or Representative Portal before your deadline. If you live in Quebec, you must also complete a provincial undertaking once IRCC approves your federal sponsorship. IRCC can provide alternate formats (paper, Braille) for applicants needing accessibility accommodation
Why choose Ayodele Law for your parents or grandparents sponsorship application
Sponsoring your parents or grandparents is one of the most meaningful ways to bring family together in Canada. At Ayodele Law, we simplify the process — ensuring your Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship (PGP) application is accurate, complete, and submitted on time. With over a decade of experience helping families reunite, our immigration lawyer provides trusted, compassionate, and results-driven guidance every step of the way.