The "Parents and Grandparents Program" (PGP) is designed for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to immigrate to Canada. Through this program, parents and grandparents who are approved can obtain legal permanent residency in Canada and may later qualify for Canadian citizenship.
As of 2021, the eligibility requirements for sponsors under this program include:
1. Being a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
2. Being at least 18 years old.
3. Currently residing in Canada.
4. Meeting the minimum income threshold required for this program (the threshold varies between Quebec and other provinces) and providing the relevant proof of income.
5. Signing the necessary sponsorship commitment.
The current processing time for this program is approximately 20-24 months.
