Commencing today, Canada’s 2023 lottery for parents and grandparents is now open. IRCC will start sending invitations to apply to a targeted audience of 24,200 potential sponsors who have expressed interest in the PGP for 2023 beginning on October 10 and continuing through October 23. These invites will be distributed to potential sponsors who will be chosen at random from the pool of 2020 submissions. The main goal of this phase for the IRCC is to receive, review, and handle 15,000 thorough applications from the fortunate applicants picked via this lottery selection method.
It’s crucial to frequently check the email address you provided when submitting your interest to sponsor form in 2020 if you initially submitted one in 2020 but did not receive an invitation to apply for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in either 2021 or 2022. Additionally, be sure to regularly check your spam folder because IRCC may accidentally send your application invitation there. To make sure you don’t miss out on a prospective invitation, it’s essential to regularly check your inbox and junk folder.
Requirements for the parents and grandparents program
The Minimum Necessary Income (MNI), which serves as proof that a sponsor has the financial capacity to sustain the people they plan to bring to Canada through the PGP, is an important eligibility requirement for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Invited sponsors must provide Notices of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for the three tax years immediately before their application in all Canadian provinces and territories, with the exception of Quebec.
The Quebec immigration ministry conducts an income assessment in accordance with provincial income requirements for citizens who wish to sponsor their parents or grandparents. Interested sponsors must provide a signed undertaking to both the IRCC and the province of Quebec.
Except for Quebec, where it lasts for a period of 10 years, the parental and grandparental sponsorship undertaking is valid for 20 years.
Moreover, if you are not extended an invitation this year, consider the Super Visa as an alternative option.
Super visa – An overview
The Super Visa program specifically tailors to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who aim to facilitate the immigration of their parents and grandparents from foreign countries to Canada. This initiative involves the issuance of a temporary visa that allows parents and grandparents to visit their family members in Canada for an uninterrupted period of up to five years, eliminating the need to renew their visitor status during this period.
Super Visa holders benefit from the flexibility of making multiple entries into Canada, spanning a period of up to 10 years. Moreover, individuals already in possession of a Super Visa may explore the option of applying for an extension, potentially extending their stay in Canada for an additional period of up to seven years as visitors. This program serves as a valuable means of fostering family reunification and facilitating extended visits for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The Super Visa is unique in that it runs continuously throughout the year without a lottery method, providing accessibility for qualified people. Candidates must fulfill the requirements below in order to be eligible:
- Have a child or grandchild who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Demonstrate admissibility to Canada by not posing health or criminality concerns.
- Prove their ability to meet income requirements as per the Low-Income Cut Off (LICO).
- Present a signed invitation letter from their child or grandchild, along with a commitment to provide financial support during the visit and a detailed list of household members.
- Furnish evidence of medical insurance coverage for a minimum duration of one year, obtained from a Canadian insurance provider.
Conclusion
The opening of Canada’s 2023 Parents and Grandparents lottery signifies an opportunity for families to reunite and sponsors to welcome their loved ones, fostering stronger bonds and connections.
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