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IRCC: Parents and grandparents sponsorship program reopened to new applications

Families could soon be reunited in Canada, thanks to the reopening of the Parents and Grandparents Program. As of Jan.
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Families could soon be reunited in Canada, thanks to the reopening of the Parents and Grandparents Program.

As of Jan. 2, Canadian citizens and permanent residents wishing to sponsor their parents or grandparents can notify the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that they would like to be potential sponsors.

"Family reunification is a priority for the Government of Canada,” said Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship in a news release. 

“Helping more people reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada demonstrates the government's commitment to keeping families together, leading to successful integration and stronger ties to Canada."

The deadline for the online submission form is at noon EST on Feb. 1. Using a random selection process, potential sponsors will be invited to apply to sponsor their family members.

All individuals who submitted the form will be notified whether they have been invited or not. Those invited to apply will have 90 days to submit a completed application.

If you want to sponsor your parents and grandparents, make sure to check if you are eligible first on IRCC website