If you were hoping to sponsor your parents or grandparents to Canada, the latest change to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) directly affects your plans. On July 15, 2026, IRCC paused new intake under the Parents and Grandparents Program until further notice. This means IRCC is not accepting new Interest to Sponsor forms, is not issuing new invitations to apply, and you cannot start a new PGP sponsorship unless you were already invited. At the same time, IRCC has in

Planning to bring your parents or grandparents to Canada on a Super Visa, but worried about meeting the income requirement? IRCC has updated how family income is assessed for Super Visa applications, with changes taking effect March 31, 2026. These updates are especially important for Canadian citizens and permanent residents whose income varies from year to year or who were just below the previous threshold. First, you can now rely on income from either of the two most rec