Exciting news for families looking to reunite in Canada! The Canadian government has just announced that it's increasing the number of applications it will accept under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for 2025.

Initially, the plan was to process only 15,000 applications from the 2024 intake. But now, the revised cap allows for up to 25,000 sponsorship applications, covering both the 2024 and 2025 intakes. This is a huge commitment to family reunification, providing more opportunities for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency.

Here's how it works: the selection process uses a lottery system, randomly inviting potential sponsors who submitted interest forms during the 2020 intake. And don't worry if you don't receive an invitation through the PGP – the Super Visa program is still a great alternative.

With the Super Visa, parents and grandparents can visit Canada for up to five years at a time, with multiple entries allowed over a ten-year period. This is a fantastic way for families to stay connected while they wait for permanent residency.

These developments show just how dedicated Canada is to making family reunification easier and more accessible. Whether through the PGP or the Super Visa program, there are now more opportunities than ever for families to come together in Canada