Get ready to submit your 2019 interest to sponsor form The first step to sponsor your parents or grandparents is filling out the interest to sponsor form. The interest to sponsor form will be available at noon EST on January 28, 2019.  Read More

The launch of the 2019 PGP Program will include a new and improved intake process. The Government of Canada has listened to and addressed concerns from clients and stakeholders about the previous intake process, and has taken steps to provide a first-in-first-served approach for 2019. This approach will further enhance the client experience by keeping […]

In 2019, as in previous years, the Interest to Sponsor form will be available online, at the beginning of the year, so eligible potential sponsors can let IRCC know they wish to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada. However, instead of randomly selecting the sponsors to apply, we will invite them to […]

On July 31st, 2018, we started inviting a second round of potential sponsors to submit a complete application. The selected confirmation numbers are available below.  Read More

Documents you need for your application. You must include these documents with your application: a copy of your acceptance letter from a designated learning institution, a copy of your upfront medical exam confirmation document, proof that you have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000, proof that you’ve paid the tuition fees for your first […]

To support the growth in study permit applications, IRCC today announces the Student Direct Stream (SDS), which is available to students applying for a study permit from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines. Students from those countries who demonstrate upfront that they have the financial resources and language skills to succeed academically in Canada will […]