Program Overview
18-24 Months
Average processing time from submission to PR approval
$3,000 CAD Fee
Fizell professional fee + $1,080 government fees per person
10-Year Super Visa Option
Temporary alternative allows 5-year stays while PGP application pending
Eligibility Requirements
For the Sponsor (You)
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- 18+ years old
- Living in Canada (if PR holder)
- Meet Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for last 3 years
- No bankruptcy, social assistance, or criminal record
- Willing to support parents/grandparents for 20 years
For Parents/Grandparents
- Parent or grandparent of the sponsor
- Pass medical examination
- Pass police background check
- Not inadmissible to Canada (criminal, security, health)
- Demonstrate genuine intent to settle in Canada
Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) - 2024
Sponsor must have earned at least the MNI for the last 3 consecutive tax years (2021, 2022, 2023)
| Family Size (including sponsored persons) | MNI + 30% (CAD/year) |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | $44,825 |
| 3 persons | $55,090 |
| 4 persons | $66,866 |
| 5 persons | $75,894 |
| 6 persons | $85,605 |
| 7 persons | $95,320 |
| Each additional | +$9,715 |
Application Process
Interest to Sponsor Form
Submit online Interest to Sponsor form during the annual intake period (usually January). IRCC accepts limited applications via lottery.
Receive Invitation
If selected in lottery, receive Invitation to Apply (ITA). You have 60 days to submit full application.
Gather Documents
Collect all required documents: Notice of Assessments (3 years), birth certificates, marriage certificates, police clearances, medical exams.
Submit Application
Complete and submit application package online. Pay government fees ($1,080 per person sponsored).
Processing
IRCC reviews application, conducts background checks, requests additional documents if needed. 18-24 month average processing time.
Decision & Landing
If approved, parents/grandparents receive Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and can land in Canada to receive PR cards.
Investment & Timeline
Total Cost (for 2 parents)
Processing Timeline
Interest to Sponsor
January intake (annual lottery)
Invitation to Apply
2-4 weeks after lottery (if selected)
Processing
18-24 months average
PR Status
Parents land in Canada as permanent residents
Alternative: Super Visa allows parents to visit for up to 5 years at a time while PGP application is being processed.