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Canada Parents and Grandparents Program 2023: Lottery Application Now Open!

From October 10th to October 23rd, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to issue 24,200 invitations to apply (ITAs) to potential sponsors. The IRCC’s aim is to process and accept a maximum of 15,000 complete applications.

Canada Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) Process:

When you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through the Canada Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), you’ll need to submit two applications: one for sponsorship and one for permanent residence.

If both applications are approved by IRCC, you’ll be required to sign an undertaking agreement. This agreement commences on the day the person you’re sponsoring, along with their family members if applicable, becomes a permanent resident of Canada.

You can sponsor your Parents and Grandparents to become permanent residents of Canada in the 2023 lottery if you submitted the interest to sponsor form in 2020 and receive an invitation to apply for the 2023 intake. If you previously submitted the form but didn’t receive an invitation in the 2021 or 2022 lotteries, be vigilant with your email. An invitation might arrive this time, so remember to check your spam folder for any ITA from IRCC.

Update for Applicants Looking to Settle in Canada

In line with Canada’s Immigration Level Plans for 2023-2025, the country has set a target of welcoming 465,000 new permanent residents, with a particular focus on bringing in 28,500 parents and grandparents. Looking ahead to 2025, the goal becomes even more ambitious, with a target of 500,000 newcomers, including 36,000 parents and grandparents.

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