Parents and Grandparents Program 2025 Intake: Timeline, Eligibility, and What to Know (Official IRCC Update)
Summary of the July 16, 2025 IRCC official notice on the Parents and Grandparents Program 2025 intake. Application numbers, timeline, and IRCC's Super Visa recommendation for non-invited sponsors.
Parents and Grandparents Program 2025 Intake: Timeline, Eligibility, and What to Know (Official IRCC Update)
On July 16, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued an official notice about the 2025 intake of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Below is a plain-language summary drawn directly from that IRCC notice.
Official IRCC notice: Parents and Grandparents Program intake opens in late July (canada.ca, dated July 16, 2025)
The Headline Numbers From IRCC
Direct from the IRCC notice:
"Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept up to 10,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the Parents and Grandparents Program this year."
Invitation Timeline
Direct from the IRCC notice:
"Starting on July 28, 2025, and over the course of approximately two weeks, IRCC will send invitations to apply to interested potential sponsors."
Where the Invitations Come From (2020 Interest to Sponsor Pool)
Direct from the IRCC notice:
"Due to the number of forms remaining in the pool of interest to sponsor submissions from 2020, IRCC will send invitations to apply to potential sponsors from that pool instead of opening a new interest to sponsor form."
What this means: No new interest-to-sponsor form is being opened in 2025. Only sponsors who submitted an interest to sponsor form back in 2020 are eligible to be invited this year.
Guidance for 2020 Interest-to-Sponsor Applicants
The IRCC notice includes a specific instruction (their bolded emphasis):
"Anyone who submitted an interest to sponsor form in 2020 but has not yet received an invitation to apply is encouraged to check the email account they provided in 2020. They should make sure to check their junk and spam folders."
Application Submission Portals
Sponsors who receive an invitation apply electronically. The IRCC notice directs invited sponsors to:
Permanent Residence Portal (for sponsors applying directly)
Representative Permanent Residence Portal (for sponsors using an authorized representative)
What if I Am Not Invited This Year? IRCC's Alternative Recommendation
Direct from the IRCC notice:
"Those who are not invited this year may consider having their parents or grandparents apply for a super visa, which is a multiple-entry visa that is valid for up to 10 years. Super visa holders can stay in Canada for 5 years at a time, with the option to extend their visit by up to two years at a time without leaving the country."
IRCC itself recommends the Super Visa as an alternative for sponsors not selected in the 2025 PGP intake.
Related Official Sources
Full text of the July 16, 2025 notice: Parents and Grandparents Program intake opens in late July
Earlier 2025 announcement referenced in the notice: Update on 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program (March 7, 2025)
Historical intake data: The Parents and Grandparents Program: Intake Report 2020 to 2022
Super Visa official page: Super Visa (canada.ca)
Super Visa as an Alternative While Waiting
Many sponsors who submitted PGP interest-to-sponsor forms in 2020 have used the Super Visa as an interim pathway to bring parents or grandparents to Canada during the extended wait. The Super Visa is a multiple-entry visitor visa that allows extended stays (5 years at a time, per the July 2025 IRCC notice) and requires proof of Canadian medical insurance.
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This resource summarizes an official notice issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). All facts and figures are drawn directly from the official IRCC notice cited above. For the complete, current, and legally binding version of this information, always consult the official IRCC page linked in this resource.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many PGP applications will IRCC accept in 2025?
According to the IRCC official notice dated July 16, 2025, IRCC will accept up to 10,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the Parents and Grandparents Program in 2025.
When did IRCC begin sending PGP invitations in 2025?
Per the IRCC notice, IRCC began sending invitations to apply starting on July 28, 2025, over the course of approximately two weeks.
Is there a new interest to sponsor form for 2025?
No. The IRCC notice states: 'IRCC will send invitations to apply to potential sponsors from that pool [of 2020 interest-to-sponsor submissions] instead of opening a new interest to sponsor form.' Only sponsors who submitted an interest to sponsor form in 2020 are eligible to be invited in the 2025 intake.
What should 2020 interest-to-sponsor applicants do?
The IRCC notice states: 'Anyone who submitted an interest to sponsor form in 2020 but has not yet received an invitation to apply is encouraged to check the email account they provided in 2020. They should make sure to check their junk and spam folders.'
Where do invited PGP sponsors submit applications?
Per the IRCC notice, invited sponsors submit applications electronically through the Permanent Residence Portal or the Representative Permanent Residence Portal.
What does IRCC recommend if I am not invited in 2025?
Directly from the IRCC notice: 'Those who are not invited this year may consider having their parents or grandparents apply for a super visa, which is a multiple-entry visa that is valid for up to 10 years.'
How long can Super Visa holders stay in Canada?
Per the July 2025 IRCC notice: 'Super visa holders can stay in Canada for 5 years at a time, with the option to extend their visit by up to two years at a time without leaving the country.'
How long is a Super Visa valid?
Per the IRCC notice, the Super Visa is a multiple-entry visa that is valid for up to 10 years.
Can I still submit a new PGP interest to sponsor form?
Based on the July 16, 2025 IRCC notice, no new interest to sponsor form is being opened. IRCC is drawing from the existing 2020 pool. Check the IRCC website for any future updates on new interest to sponsor forms.
Where can I read historical PGP intake data?
IRCC published an intake report at: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/pgp-intake-2020-to-2022.html