Parents & Grandparents Program Permanent - family class: Complete Guide
The PGP allows citizens and permanent residents to sponsor parents and grandparents for permanent residence. Because demand far exceeds places, intake is managed by invitation/lottery from a pool of interested sponsors. For families who miss the intake, the Super Visa is the practical alternative.
Visa Highlights At-a-Glance
Below is a summary table representing standard processing times, statutory criteria, and typical point thresholds for Indian skilled candidates.
| Visa Metric | Details & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Visa Subclass | Parents & Grandparents Program (Permanent - family class) |
| Avg. Processing Time | TBD Months |
| Government Fees | INR TBD |
| English Language Min | TBD |
| Points Eligibility Bar | Min. 0 Points |
| Visa Validity | TBD |
Why Apply for this Visa Path?
- Permanent reunion: parents and grandparents gain PR, not just visiting rights.
- Full residency benefits: access to the rights and services of permanent residence.
- Super Visa fallback: a strong backup when not selected in the intake.
Detailed Entry Requirements
To apply under this Canada visa track from India, your credentials must fulfill the following regulatory criteria:
- 1Eligible sponsor & income
- 2Meet the minimum necessary income for the required number of years and sign the undertaking.
- 3Selection in intake
- 4Be invited from the interest-to-sponsor pool.
- 5Admissibility
- 6Sponsored relatives meet health and security requirements.
Step-by-Step Filing Workflow
Every applicant from Bangalore/India follows this standardized workflow to file their visa application securely:
Submit interest-to-sponsor
Register in the intake window when it opens.
Prepare income evidence
Assemble notices of assessment proving the income requirement.
Respond to an invitation
If selected, submit the full sponsorship and PR application promptly.
Use the Super Visa if not selected
Pursue the Super Visa to keep the family together meanwhile. | Senior Consultant Pro Tip Because the PGP is a lottery, we run a dual-track plan: enter the interest pool and prepare a Super Visa in parallel. Families should not pause reunion plans waiting on an intake that may not select them this cycle. |
Verify Canada immigration rules directly from official government sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are critical questions and details regarding target timelines and scores for this visa path.
Check Your Canada Visa Eligibility
Submit your details for this specific Parents & Grandparents Program visa track. Our Bangalore team (Koramangala HQ) led by Director Ms. Nahid Hussain will evaluate your credentials and reply directly on WhatsApp with your exact points audit.