Family Visas Canada
Parental and Grandparental Visa Canada
Extended families are encouraged in Canada! Under the Family Visa category, the Parental and Grandparental visa, Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are living in Canada can apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents.
Applicants are required to show their relationship with their Canadian children and grandchildren. The Canadian sponsor(s) must also be willing to live in Canada with the applicant(s) and must be capable of supporting them financially without accessing public funds. Once granted, the applicant(s) will be given permanent residence and the right to join their Canadian children and grandchildren in Canada.
As of November 5, 2011, this program has been suspended. However the Parent & Grandparent Super Visa has been made available during the suspension period. As you may be eligible for the Parent & Grandparent Super Visa, we invite you to take our Free Visitor Visa Eligibility Assessment.
AssessmentParental and Grandparental Visa Basic Requirements
In order to apply for the Parental and Grandparental visa, applicants must possess children or grandchildren with Canadian citizenship or permanent residence living in Canada willing to sponsor them and provide evidence of sufficient income. The sponsor(s) must also sign an undertaking to provide for all of the applicant(s) basic needs for the duration of 10 years from the date the applicant(s) arrives in Canada. As such, the applicant must show that their sponsor(s) meet the required income levels so as to be able to provide for their needs during the undertaking period. In addition, all applicants are required to undergo health and character checks prior to their arrival.
AssessmentParental and Grandparental Visa Entitlements
A Parent or Grandparent who is granted permanent residence under the Family Class will have the right to live, work and study in Canada indefinitely. Permanent residents can access Canada's unique government-funded health care, subsidized education, language training programs and assistance for finding employment. Additional benefits of Canadian permanent residence include eligibility for Canada Pension Plan Benefits, Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement and the option to participate in retirement plans such as Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP). Together with the many freedoms associated with permanent residence is the ability to apply for Canadian citizenship.
AssessmentParental and Grandparental Visa Processing Time and Costs
| Our Fees | |
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| Advanced Migration Service** | US$399 |
| Premium Migration Service*** | US$2999 |
| Government Fees and Processing Times | |
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| Application Fee | C$1040 - C$1300 |
| Partner Application Fee | C$1040 |
| Dependents Application Fee | C$150 - C$550 |
| Processing Time | 57 to 90 Months |
- Other Family Visas
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Spousal Visa
The Spousal visa allows legally married same-sex and opposite-sex partners to join their spouse in Canada. -
Dependent Child Visa
This Dependent Child visa is aimed at reuniting children with their Canadian parents. -
Common-Law Partner Visa
The Common-Law Partner visa permits eligible same and opposite sex partners who have been living together to establish their home in Canada. -
Conjugal Partner Visa
The Conjugal Partner visa allows eligible same and opposite-sex partners who have not been living together to be reunited with their Canadian partners -
Remaining Relative Visa
The Remaining Relative visa is designed to reunite applicants with their extended relatives in Canada, who have no living close family relatives in Canada or abroad. -
Family-Based Provincial Nominee Visa
This Family-Based Provincial Nominee visa allows Canadians living in Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan or Newfoundland & Labrador to sponsor their eligible relatives abroad for permanent residence.
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- Latest Immigration News
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- Canada to Re-open Parent and Grandparent Program
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on May 10 announced the re-opening of the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) program, one of the key elements in the Second Phase of the Federal government's Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification. - Canada Announces Increasing Number of Families Reunited in 2012
According to an announcement made by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney on May 8, 2013, there was a 15 percent increase in immigration under the family class in 2012. - Improved Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program Opening to Applicants
The new and improved Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is now open to accept applications for eligible occupations from 4 May 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced.
- Canada to Re-open Parent and Grandparent Program
