Category: Family Sponsorship

Maple News reports that Canada’s federal government has temporarily paused new applications to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for 2026, altering the landscape for many families seeking long-term reunification. Under updated Ministerial Instructions effective January 1, 2026, no new sponsorship requests for permanent residence through the PGP will be […]

In a significant decision for Canadian immigration applicants, the Federal Court has ruled that individuals have the right to challenge the return of their immigration applications on the grounds of alleged incompleteness, Maple News reports. The judgment comes in the case of Devgon v. Canada (IMM-23491-24), where Preet Kamal Devgon […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed it will not be accepting new applications for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026. This pause in intake leaves many Canadian citizens and permanent residents without a direct route to sponsor their parents or grandparents for […]

To successfully sponsor a spouse or partner for Canadian permanent residence, applicants must demonstrate that their relationship is legitimate. According to Maple News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires both documentation and, in some cases, interviews to verify the authenticity of a relationship. Being thorough in your submission can […]

According to Maple News, whether or not you need to physically reside in Canada to sponsor your spouse depends largely on your immigration status and which sponsorship pathway you choose. Canada offers two primary options for spousal sponsorship: Inland Sponsorship and Outland Sponsorship, each with unique requirements and implications. Canadian […]

According to Maple News, foreign nationals being sponsored for permanent residence by their Canadian spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit (OWP), allowing them to live and work in Canada while their immigration application is being processed. This opportunity is available under Canada’s spousal sponsorship […]

Maple News reports that Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to sponsor their dependent child or children for permanent residence. This process allows families to reunite and build their future together in Canada. However, it’s important to understand the eligibility rules, responsibilities, and steps involved before starting the […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) employs DNA testing in select family immigration and citizenship applications when traditional documents such as birth certificates or adoption papers are missing or insufficient to prove biological relationships. DNA testing remains an optional tool; however, choosing not to participate when […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s super visa program remains a reliable alternative for families seeking to reunite with parents and grandparents, particularly for those who were not selected through the lottery-based Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The super visa allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to invite their parents or […]

According to Maple News, individuals planning to sponsor their parents or grandparents through Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) or support them for a Super Visa must be aware of potential medical admissibility concerns. Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines, applicants may be deemed medically inadmissible if their […]

According to Maple News, Canadians planning to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residency should carefully consider potential medical inadmissibility issues. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may deny permanent residence if family members are deemed medically inadmissible, particularly if their health conditions are expected to place excessive demand […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Canada has increased the minimum income required for citizens and permanent residents sponsoring their parents or grandparents under the Super Visa program. Effective July 29, 2024, the updated financial thresholds reflect a 3.9% increase from the previous year, aligned with the annual adjustment […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently issued invitations to selected applicants under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). For many, this could be their only opportunity in the near future to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence in Canada. To improve your chances […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially reopened the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for 2024. Beginning July 28, the federal government is issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian citizens and permanent residents interested in sponsoring their parents or grandparents for permanent residency. This […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has officially reached its cap for 2025-2026 on family sponsorship applications for parents, grandparents, and other eligible relatives. As of July 22, 2025, no new undertaking applications in these categories will be accepted by the province’s immigration ministry. The cap, introduced by Quebec’s Ministry of […]

Canada is updating the financial requirements for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), with new minimum income levels set for those planning to sponsor family members in 2025, Maple News reports. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to sponsor their parents […]