Category: Family Sponsorship

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 […]

Maple News reports that the Quebec government has temporarily suspended new applications for certain family sponsorships under its family reunification program, effective until June 25, 2026. The measure affects those intending to sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or a dependent child aged 18 or older. The Ministry of […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has officially reached its cap on applications to sponsor spouses and adult dependent children for permanent residence, placing a temporary freeze on these categories until June 25, 2026. As of July 9, 2025, the provincial government will no longer accept applications for undertaking to sponsor […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian federal government has officially raised the number of applications it will accept under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for 2025. According to a Ministerial Instruction published in the Canada Gazette on March 22, the government will process up to 25,000 sponsorship applications, significantly […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s spousal sponsorship program remains one of the most straightforward pathways to permanent residency for couples looking to build their future in the country. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to sponsor their spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner for permanent resident (PR) status, provided they […]

Maple News reports that the Super Visa program remains a viable and popular solution for Canadian citizens and permanent residents wishing to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada for extended stays—especially as the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) remains closed to new applications since 2020. Unlike the PGP, which […]

Maple News reports that Canada will resume inviting individuals to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency in 2025 under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). According to an announcement by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on March 7, 2025, invitations to apply (ITAs) will be extended to […]

Maple News reports that Canadian citizens and permanent residents hoping to bring their parents or grandparents to live with them in Canada have two primary options: the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) and the super visa. Both avenues serve different purposes and come with distinct advantages, depending on the needs […]

Maple News reports that Canada will not be accepting new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2025, as confirmed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Instead, the department will focus exclusively on processing the remaining applications submitted during the 2024 intake. The IRCC has set a […]

Maple News reports that Canada is introducing a major update to its Super Visa requirements, aiming to make family reunification easier for immigrants. Starting January 28, 2025, parents and grandparents applying for a Super Visa will be able to use certain health insurance policies issued by non-Canadian providers — a […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s federal government has revised eligibility for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWP), significantly narrowing the list of occupations that qualify. As of January 21, 2024, only spouses of foreign workers employed in TEER 0, TEER 1, and designated TEER 2 and 3 occupations under Canada’s National […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s approach to family class immigration experienced significant developments throughout 2024, setting the stage for noteworthy changes in 2025. From reducing annual landing targets to expanding humanitarian pathways and overhauling work permit eligibility, the past year has reshaped the landscape for family reunification in Canada. In […]

Maple News reports that Canadian citizens and permanent residents looking to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence must choose between two categories of sponsorship: inland or outland. Both pathways support family reunification but differ in application logistics, processing locations, and eligibility nuances. Inland sponsorship is […]