Canada opens application intake for 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program

In the latest immigration news, Canada opens application intake for 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program.

Canada’s long-awaited sponsorship program finally launches as Canada opens application intake for 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program. Now permanent residents and citizens can apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to be with them in Canada. The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) has started taking Expression of Interest (EOI) intake from Oct 13. Also, the PGP will be taking applications until Nov 3. Further, Canada is all set to accept over 10,000 PGP applications this year.

So, if you want to sponsor your parents and grandparents then you must apply now.


Canada opens application intake for 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program. But how to apply?

If you want to apply to the PGP 2020 then you must do the following:

  • Submit an online sponsorship interest form until Nov 3.
  • If selected, you will get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a random draw(s).
  • After receiving an ITA, you must pay applicable fees, and
  • Submit a complete application with supporting documents to PGP within 60 days.
  • However, if applying from Quebec then you must also get a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)


Who can apply under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)?

Canada opens application intake for 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program which has been its most awaited program. Due to pandemic restrictions earlier in place the program was postponed for an unclear date. Finally, Canada has gone forward to open its PGP pathway to all who qualify.

This comes as a very positive move for people who have been living in Canada all by themselves. Now they can apply to have their family close to them.


To qualify you must:

  • Be 18 years or older.
  • Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.
  • Must have funds to support family member(s).


If you too qualify for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) then apply now.

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