Canada to invite 23,100 interested potential sponsors for Parents and Grandparents Program 2022

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:17:05 +0000

Canada has just announced the application intake process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue invitations to apply over the next two weeks to 23,100 interested potential sponsors. IRCC has said this figure is enough to achieve its goal of accepting up to 15,000 complete applications […]

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Why October is set to be a major month for Canadian immigration

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:11:13 +0000

The coming month is likely to be a busy one for Canada’s immigration sector. There are several end-of-year developments expected in the coming weeks that will lay a foundation for immigration targets and trends for the next year and beyond. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will announce the process for the PGP 2022 in […]

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Reuniting with your loved ones through Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:25 +0000

Canada places an immense priority on reuniting family members through immigration. That is why the family class is consistently Canada’s second-largest group of immigrants. In the first half (Jan-July) of 2022, 51,745 immigrants came to this country through family-class programs. From dependent children and spouses to parents and grandparents, Canada takes great pride in providing […]

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Canada’s immigration backlog decreases slightly to 2.6 million

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:00:12 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting a decrease in its August 31 inventory. A spokesperson from IRCC sent CIC News inventory data suggesting the backlog has been reduced by 95,204 persons in a matter of six weeks. The inventory across all lines of business has progressed as follows since last July: August 31, […]

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What are the benefits of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:13 +0000

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor your parents or grandparents to join you in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The benefits of the PGP are that if your parent or grandparent is approved under the program, they will be granted permanent residence and […]

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How parents and grandparents can come to Canada: The Super Visa Option   

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:33 +0000

The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa valid for a maximum of 10 years and allows eligible parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to enter, leave and return to Canada during this period. This visa is available year-round and is an alternative to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for those who […]

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What is the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:25:13 +0000

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada. If your family is approved under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), they will receive Canadian permanent residence and may be eligible to eventually apply for Canadian citizenship. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration In 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

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Canada’s immigration backlog grows to 2.7 million people

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:13:07 +0000

Canada continues to struggle with its immigration applications as its inventory now stands at some 2.7 million people. This represents a growth of nearly 300,000 people over the past six weeks. The backlog has nearly doubled over the past year and nearly tripled since the start of the pandemic. Discover if You Are Eligible for […]

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Canada increases length of stay for Parents and Grandparents Super Visa to 5 years

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

The Super Visa is a temporary visa that is an attractive option for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada. The Super Visa is a multi-entry visitor visa that is valid for up to 10 years. Major reforms to the Super Visa came into effect today, July […]

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Canada’s immigration backlog jumps to 2.4 million persons

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:26:37 +0000

IRCC’s backlog has grown to 2.4 million persons. The backlog has grown by 257,499 persons over the past month, largely due to a significant increase in temporary residence applications. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The citizenship inventory stands at 394,664 applications as of June 1, 2022. The permanent residence inventory stands at […]

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