Parents and Grandparents Program officially placed on hold

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 pause is intended to manage high demand, reduce processing times, and improve predictability, while eligible parents and grandparents can continue visiting Canada through the Super Visa program.

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