30,000 More Applications for Parents and Grandparents Program by IRCC

The Canadian government has announced 30,000 more applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program, 2021. These additional applications will sum up with the 10,000 applications which are already been received.

On July 17, 2021, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino has announced these additional applications. The next set of applications will be issued from September 20, 2021, to the applicants who have previously submitted their interest to sponsor forms.

 Mendicino said, "the importance of family has never been clearer than during the pandemic. By strengthening the Parents and Grandparents Program, inviting a record number of sponsors to apply, and by adjusting our requirements to adapt to the current times, we are once again proving our commitment to helping Canadian families stay together and thrive together."

This program will bind the relations strong and make the families unite in Canada and live happily. To ease the process and further move, the Parents and Grandparents 2021 Program, the income requirement continues to be the minimum instead of plus 30 percent. The insurance benefits and COVID-19 benefits account for the sponsor’s income.

All these measures increase the feasibility of applying to the program.

IRCC’s new Permanent Resident Digital Intake tool

The applicants can apply through IRCC’s new Permanent Resident Digital Intake tool and have 60 days to complete the application process.

From September 20, 2021, potential sponsors need to check their e-mail for the invitation or check online for the details.

Criteria to apply Parents and Grandparents Program, 2021

To apply for this PGP 2021, the sponsor should have the following eligibilities:

• 18 years of age
• Live in Canada
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or be an individual registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• Financial support to sponsor the people whom you want to migrate

Parents and Grandparents Super Visa

The individuals who did not receive any invitation under PGP 2021 can opt for a Parents and Grandparents Super Visa. This permits parents or grandparents to visit Canada and reside for two years. The Super Visa allows multiple entries for up to 10 years.

The application for Parents and Grandparents Super Visa is available in the visa office outside of Canada, and the applicants have to meet specific criteria.

Criteria for Parents and Grandparents Super Visa

The criteria for Parents and Grandparents Super Visa should be

• Eligible for a regular visitor visa (with good health and a valid travel document)
• Satisfy a Canadian immigration official (willing to leave the country after the authorized stay)
• Sufficient ties like job, family, or property, in their home country
• Adequate funds to support themselves during their stay

Additionally, the below list of documents has to be submitted by the sponsor:

• Proof of evidence (showing that parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada)
• Medical insurance (obtained from a Canadian insurance company) with one-year validity covering a minimum value of $100,000 for all the medical expenses
• Medical examination report
• Proof of sponsor (Canadian citizen or permanent resident)
• Letter of invitation from the sponsor providing information about the duration of visit and child or grandchild’s occupation and the economic situation in Canada
• The letter should have a written and signed promise of financial support
• Show the income level (should be above the minimum level)

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