Canada suspends new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)
Canada · Policy change · Announced 2026-07-15
| Country / region | Canada |
|---|---|
| Category | Policy change |
| Date | Announced 2026-07-15 |
| What happened | IRCC announced on 07-15 that it will no longer accept new interest-to-sponsor forms or invite new sponsors until further notice; 15,000 people are still planned to be approved through the programme in 2026. The Super Visa was relaxed from 2026-03-31: income may be met in either of the two tax years before application, and in specified circumstances the visiting parents' or grandparents' income may be counted. |
| Impact on applicants | Families planning to sponsor parents should use the Super Visa as a bridge; it allows stays of up to 5 years per entry with multiple entries. |
| Source: {src} | IRCC (2026-07-15) ↗ |
Source: IRCC (2026-07-15) ↗ · Last verified: 2026-09-20 · For reference only; not application or legal advice. Always check the official source for current rules.
FAQ
Canada suspends new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) — what happened?
IRCC announced on 07-15 that it will no longer accept new interest-to-sponsor forms or invite new sponsors until further notice; 15,000 people are still planned to be approved through the programme in 2026. The Super Visa was relaxed from 2026-03-31: income may be met in either of the two tax years before application, and in specified circumstances the visiting parents' or grandparents' income may be counted.
What does this mean for applicants?
Families planning to sponsor parents should use the Super Visa as a bridge; it allows stays of up to 5 years per entry with multiple entries.
Where does this information come from?
IRCC (2026-07-15), verified by us on 2026-09-20.
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