Bring Your Parents or Grandparents to Canada Permanently
Professional Sponsorship Services by HCFL Immigration – Calgary
The Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program (PGP) allows Canadian citizens and permanent
residents to sponsor their parents or grandparents to become Permanent Residents of Canada. This
program reflects Canada’s strong commitment to family reunification.

Who Can Apply for Parent Sponsorship?

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent Residents of Canada
• Persons registered under the Canadian Indian Act
• Individuals wishing to sponsor their parents or grandparents
Sponsor Eligibility Requirements
• Sponsor must be at least 18 years of age
• Sponsor must be the child or grandchild of the sponsored person
• Sponsor must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or registered under the Canadian Indian Act
• Sponsor must meet minimum necessary income requirements
• Sponsor must agree to financially support parents or grandparents

Requirements for Sponsored Parents or Grandparents

• Police clearance certificates from countries of residence
• Immigration medical examinations
• Must be admissible to Canada
• Canadian medical insurance coverage for at least one year
Application Process – Step by Step
• Submit the Interest to Sponsor form online (once per year intake)
• Wait for invitation from IRCC (random selection)
• Submit complete sponsorship and PR application
• Parents or grandparents submit biometrics and medicals
Important Program Notes
• Parent sponsorship program opens once per year

• Applications are selected randomly, not first-come-first-serve
• Limited number of applications accepted each year
Processing Time
Processing time for Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship applications is typically 20 to 24 months.
Biometrics and medical examinations are included within this timeline.

How HCFL Immigration Can Help

• Interest to Sponsor eligibility assessment
• Income and financial requirement review
• Complete sponsorship and PR application preparation
• Document verification and compliance checks
• IRCC correspondence and follow-up
• Refusal prevention and strategic guidance

With HCFL Immigration, families come together. We provide professional, ethical, and accurate guidance to
help you bring your parents or grandparents to Canada permanently.