IRCC has paused intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program as of July 15, 2026. Existing applications continue to be processed, with up to 15,000 approvals planned for 2026 under the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan; no interest-to-sponsor forms or invitations will be issued until further notice. The super visa remains available as the interim family-reunification option. (Source: IRCC) Actionable — practice impact: new regulations under the Colleg

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially marked the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) as "Paused" on its website as of July 15, 2026. No new interest to sponsor forms or invitations will be accepted until further notice, although existing applications will continue to be processed. IRCC still plans to grant permanent residence to up to 15,000 parents and grandparents in 2026 under the current Immigration Levels Plan. The department says the paus

Canada has announced changes to the super visa program that will make it easier for families to bring parents and grandparents to visit. Starting March 31, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will offer two new ways to meet income requirements. Families can now use income from either of the past two tax years instead of just one. They can also include the visiting parent or grandparent's income to reach the minimum threshold. The super visa allows parents and

New research reveals the paradoxical treatment of migrant grandparents in Canada's immigration system. While officials acknowledge the...