IRCC Pauses New Applications Under the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program

Many families hope to reunite with parents and grandparents in Canada, and the Parents and Grandparents Program is the main permanent residence route for doing so. For now, new applications are not being accepted, and invitations are drawn from interest to sponsor forms submitted in earlier intakes rather than from a fresh one.

What the pause means

If you have not already submitted an interest to sponsor form in a past intake, there is no open window to enter the pool at the moment. Applications already in the system continue to be processed. The pause does not close the program permanently, but it does mean timing and eligibility can shift when a new intake is announced.

How to stay ready

Use this time to confirm you meet the income requirements for the relevant tax years, gather your notices of assessment, and make sure your family details are current. The Super Visa also remains available as a long stay option for many families who want parents or grandparents to visit while they wait.

If you are unsure whether you qualify or how to prepare, a short consultation can help you map your options before the next intake opens.