Parents & Grandparents Program (PGP) 2023

[YVR123]

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this forum and was wondering about the procedure to sponsor parents to Canada. I have been reading online and it seems like you need to be invited throguh a draw to apply for the sponsorship. But I was wondering how do we get into that draw? Is there a form that needs to filled out or something?
It looks like they are still working on backlog from 2020. So people have been waiting since 2021 just to submit the interest to sponsor form for the draw?
Any help is appreciated.

Thank you

Correct. IRCC hasn't been accepting interest to sponsor for PGP after 2020. And they have been drawing and sending invitation to apply from that 2020 pool.
You will need to wait for them to open up to get into the draw and we do not know when. (if it's available again, it would be 2024 and likely at the end of the year but we don't know)
At the mean time, make sure that your personal income (NOA) meet the income requirement in the pervious and up coming year. Then once the pool is open, you qualify to enter.

 

[kissmyass]

Does it really slow down my PGP application if I just pay the application fee and not the RPRF (right of permanent residence fee)?
I need to pay it in 2 parts (for financial reasons) Can I just submit the application withotu the RRRF now and pay the RRRF say in January?

 

[kissmyass]

At least I no need seperate with my parents.

But you need to improve your English a bit

 

[kissmyass]

After following the required steps to see if you need to pay pr exempt. Your parents should be exempt. My parents biometrics are also valid until 2029 and got exempted

I believe you DO NEED to pay the biometric fee.

 

[Adeelsyed]

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this forum and was wondering about the procedure to sponsor parents to Canada. I have been reading online and it seems like you need to be invited throguh a draw to apply for the sponsorship. But I was wondering how do we get into that draw? Is there a form that needs to filled out or something?
It looks like they are still working on backlog from 2020. So people have been waiting since 2021 just to submit the interest to sponsor form for the draw?
Any help is appreciated.

Thank you

Yes, most likely IRCC will announce another draw next year or in 2025. You need to wait for that. You just need to fill up a simple interest to sponsor form to participate in the draw process.
Good luck

 

[Munnimehek]

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this forum and was wondering about the procedure to sponsor parents to Canada. I have been reading online and it seems like you need to be invited throguh a draw to apply for the sponsorship. But I was wondering how do we get into that draw? Is there a form that needs to filled out or something?
It looks like they are still working on backlog from 2020. So people have been waiting since 2021 just to submit the interest to sponsor form for the draw?
Any help is appreciated.

Thank you

When IRCC open interest to sponsor form next time you can apply.

 

[Vickyehi]

On the financial document section, what do you do if you held multiple jobs in that year? How do you. Calculate the amount earned in that year.

 

[Whistle]

Hi All, I got invitation for my parents and I submitted the application on Dec 02. In IMM0008 form, I included my dad(primary applicant) and mom (dependent applicant). I didn't include my brother because his age was over 22years and not financially dependent on my parents (not accompanying with my parents). I didn't include because I thought he does not come under "Dependent" children. I realized now that I have to include his name under IMM0008. How do I inform cic and add his information?

 

[YVR123]

Hi All, I got invitation for my parents and I submitted the application on Dec 02. In IMM0008 form, I included my dad(primary applicant) and mom (dependent applicant). I didn't include my brother because his age was over 22years and not financially dependent on my parents (not accompanying with my parents). I didn't include because I thought he does not come under "Dependent" children. I realized now that I have to include his name under IMM0008. How do I inform cic and add his information?

No. You don't need to include his name in IMM0008. You only need to mention him in the additional family information forms under your dad and mom.

 

[mannkaur08]

Hi All,
For PGP application, do i need to submit a digital photo of my parents or can i scan the paper photo (front & back side) and upload it?
Please help. Thanks!

 

[mannkaur08]

Hi All,
For IMM 5768 Financial eveluation for parents and grandparents, can i sign it electronically just by typing my name or do i need to take a print out and sign it and upload it?

Thanks!

 

[indianuscanada]

Hello,
I understand that the primary sponsor (me) needs to upload their birth certificate to show proof of relationship (I am sponsoring my mother). I do not have a birth certificate and whenever I have been asked one, I have usually provided by Grade 10th Marksheet from India that clearly has mother's name as the evidence. I have also used my passport as another evidence. My question is if these proofs would be acceptable now, or are they very particular about the birth certificate itself (which may not be possible to be re-issued now) ?

 

[mannkaur08]

On the financial document section, what do you do if you held multiple jobs in that year? How do you. Calculate the amount earned in that year.

For that year, use Total Income amount from your Notice of Assessment

 

[Munnimehek]

Hi All,
For PGP application, do i need to submit a digital photo of my parents or can i scan the paper photo (front & back side) and upload it?
Please help. Thanks!

I have submitted a digital copy and scan the paper photo (front & back side) and upload

 

[Munnimehek]

I have submitted the application for my parents.
Thank you so much Chintan.patel for all your time , help , suggestion and guidance. You are an awesome person.
Thank you so much SHSajib and york087 for you help as well.