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Bringing Generations Together in Canada
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship program allows families to reunite and build a shared future under one roof. Through this program, Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents—by birth or adoption—to live permanently in Canada.
Family situations can vary, and this program is flexible enough to include spouses, partners, and eligible dependent children in many cases. At Key Rise Immigration, we guide families through every step with clarity, care, and confidence—helping loved ones reunite and settle successfully in Canada.
Because family belongs together.
Why Choose Key Rise Immigration
Reuniting families is more than a process—it’s a responsibility we take seriously. Our team focuses on accuracy, strategy, and personal attention to help families move forward with confidence.
Sponsorship Scenarios Explained
Sponsoring Both Parents Together
If your parents are married or in a common-law relationship, they may be included in one application. One parent is listed as the main applicant, while the other is included as a dependent. Eligible dependent children, such as siblings, may also be added. Once submitted, the main applicant cannot be changed.
Sponsoring a Parent, Stepparent, and Their Child
You may sponsor your biological or adoptive parent as the primary applicant. Their spouse or partner (your stepparent) and an eligible dependent child may be included as dependents.
Sponsoring Parents and Grandparents Separately
Parents and grandparents must be sponsored under separate applications. In each case, one person is named as the main applicant and the other as their dependent, if applicable.
Who Is Not Eligible for Sponsorship
- Parents or grandparents of your spouse (in-laws) cannot be sponsored directly
- Individuals who are inadmissible to Canada due to medical, security, or legal reasons
- Applications submitted without meeting federal or provincial requirements
Sponsor Eligibility Requirements
To sponsor parents or grandparents, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Be at least 18 years old
- Meet the required minimum income level (combined household income may be used)
- Sign a sponsorship agreement committing to financial support
- Agree to financially support sponsored relatives for 20 years
- If living in Quebec, sign an additional provincial undertaking
Who Cannot Act as a Sponsor
You may not sponsor if:
- You did not receive an official invitation to apply
- You are under 18 years of age
- You do not live in Canada during processing or when PR is granted
- You hold only temporary status (visitor, student, or worker)
- Your income does not meet the required threshold
- You are in prison, bankrupt, or receiving social assistance (except disability)
- You have unpaid immigration debts, child support, or court-ordered payments
- You have been convicted of serious or violent criminal offences
Program Background & Key Developments
Over the years, the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship program has evolved to balance demand with fairness:
- Early 2000s – Income and eligibility rules refined
- 2011 – Application limits introduced to reduce backlogs
- 2011 – Super Visa launched as a long-term visitor option
- 2017 – Lottery-based intake system introduced
- 2019 onward - “Interest to Sponsor” system implemented for improved intake management
- Annual Intake Limits – Federal quotas adjusted each year based on immigration plans
Start Your Family’s Journey with Confidence
Reuniting parents and grandparents requires careful planning and precise documentation. With the right guidance, the process becomes clearer and more manageable.
Key Rise Immigration is here to help you bring your family closer—step by step.