The Parents and Grandparents Program is not accepting new sponsorship interest forms, while the Super Visa remains a temporary-residence option with separate requirements.
A parent who wants to visit for an extended period may consider the Super Visa rules. That application does not place the parent in a permanent-residence sponsorship queue.
What to do now
- Confirm whether you have a valid invitation before preparing a PGP sponsorship application.
- For a Super Visa, review the current host-income calculation, insurance and medical-exam rules.
- Choose a pathway based on the family's actual goal: temporary visits or permanent residence.
Where this guide stops
A Super Visa does not provide permanent residence or guarantee entry, and current income and document rules still apply.
Official sources
Topics: Family & visitors
Affected program: Review the related program page →