IRCC Pauses Parents and Grandparents Visa Applications
On 15 July 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a pause on the intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Programme (PGP). This decision impacts families wishing to reunite permanently with parents or grandparents in Canada.
The IRCC confirmed that it will not accept new interest to sponsor forms or invite potential sponsors until further notice, aligning with Canada's 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan. Despite halting new applications, the IRCC will continue to process existing applications and aims to approve up to 15,000 permanent residence applications under the PGP in 2026.
For families affected by this pause, the IRCC has pointed to the super visa as an alternative option. The super visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit Canada for up to five years per visit, with multiple entries allowed over a validity period of up to 10 years.
Recent changes to income thresholds and health insurance requirements have made the super visa more accessible.
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