Canada's Family Class sponsorship program includes a stream dedicated to parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Parents and grandparents approved under this program receive Canadian permanent residence and may eventually be able to apply for  Canadian citizenship.  

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To be eligible for Canada's Parents and Grandparents Program, an individual must meet: 

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• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Be residing in Canada (potential applicants will need to provide proof of status during the Interest to Sponsor phase)

• Exceed the minimum necessary income level for this program (if married or in a common-law relationship, the income of both the sponsor and spouse can be included) and provide proof of income to IRCC

• Sign an undertaking 

• to financially support the sponsored for 20 years (starting when they become permanent residents) 

• to repay any social assistance benefits paid to the sponsored family members (if applicable) for a period of 20 years

• If the sponsor resides in Quebec, an additional "undertaking" must be signed with the province of Quebec 

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Applicants to the PGP will have to prove that they meet the minimum income requirements by submitting notices of assessment issued by the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) in support of their application. 

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New Journey Immigration is committed to ensuring that you start an exciting new journey with your parents and grandparents in Canada. Schedule a free consultation to assess how we can help you with a successful Parents and Grandparents Program application, or to have your questions answered by an ICCRC qualified and regulated professional.