{"id":2558,"date":"2025-08-07T01:29:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T07:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/?p=2558"},"modified":"2025-08-07T02:31:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T08:31:54","slug":"parents-grandparents-pr-intake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/parents-grandparents-pr-intake\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents and Grandparents Program intake Opens in late July"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"881\">If you\u2019ve been dreaming of reuniting your family in Canada, 2025\u2019s PR Intake could be your golden opportunity. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially announced that the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) PR Intake will open on July 28, 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1273\">This PR Intake allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their parents and grandparents to live in Canada as permanent residents. But with limited spots and a very competitive selection process, you\u2019ll want to be ready \u2014 and having the right guidance can make all the difference. That\u2019s where working with the best immigration consultant Edmonton can give you an edge.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1348\">What\u2019s New for the 2025 Parents and Grandparents <strong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1345\">PR Intake<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1392\">This year\u2019s PR Intake will see IRCC:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accept up to 10,000 complete applications.<\/li>\n<li>Send 17,860 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) from the 2020 Interest to Sponsor pool over a two\u2011week period starting July 28.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1747\">If you submitted your Interest to Sponsor form back in 2020 and are still waiting, this PR Intake could be your chance to finally bring your loved ones home to Canada.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1832\">Who Can Sponsor Their Parents and Grandparents in the 2025 <strong data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1829\">PR Intake<\/strong>?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1883\">To be eligible for the PR Intake, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive an Invitation to Apply from the 2020 pool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be at least 18 years old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live in Canada and maintain a primary address here while your application is processed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for 2022, 2023, and 2024 (you can combine your income with your spouse or partner).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign an undertaking promising to financially support your parents or grandparents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2427\">Who Cannot Sponsor in the <strong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2424\">PR Intake<\/strong>?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2482\">You may be ineligible for the PR Intake if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are in jail or prison.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have unpaid immigration loans or family support payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failed to support a previous sponsorship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are bankrupt and not discharged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive social assistance (except for disability).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have certain criminal convictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are under a removal order.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2838\">Income Requirements for the 2025 <strong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2836\">PR Intake<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"3007\">Sponsorship in the <strong data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2872\">PR<\/strong>\u00a0is a financial commitment. For example, a family of five (you, your spouse, one child, and two parents) must meet the following MNI:<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 172px;\" width=\"392\" data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3396\">\n<thead data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3045\">\n<tr data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3045\">\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3023\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Family Size<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3030\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2024<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3037\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2023<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3045\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2022<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3396\">\n<tr data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3125\">\n<td data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3094\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2 people<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3104\">$47,549<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3114\">$44,530<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3125\">$43,082<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3168\">\n<td data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3137\" data-col-size=\"sm\">3 people<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3147\">$58,456<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3157\">$54,743<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3168\">$52,965<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3211\">\n<td data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3180\" data-col-size=\"sm\">4 people<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3190\">$70,972<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3200\">$66,466<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3211\">$64,306<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3254\">\n<td data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3223\" data-col-size=\"sm\">5 people<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3233\" data-col-size=\"sm\">$80,496<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3243\" data-col-size=\"sm\">$75,384<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3254\">$72,935<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3297\">\n<td data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3266\" data-col-size=\"sm\">6 people<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3276\" data-col-size=\"sm\">$90,784<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3286\">$85,020<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3297\">$82,259<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3341\">\n<td data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3309\" data-col-size=\"sm\">7 people<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3320\">$101,075<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3330\">$94,658<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3341\">$91,582<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3396\">\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3367\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Each additional person<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3377\">$10,291<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3386\">$9,636<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3396\">$9,324<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3454\">How to Prove Your Income for the <strong data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3452\">PR<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3496\">You can prove your income in two ways:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3527\"><strong data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3525\">Authorize CRA Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the Financial Evaluation form (IMM 5768), check \u201cYes\u201d to allow<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRCC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get your tax info directly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide your SIN, signature, and date.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3710\">Submit Paper Copies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the Income Sources form (IMM 5748).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include paper copies of your Notices of Assessment (NOAs) for the last three years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3924\">The 2025 <strong data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3887\">PR Intake<\/strong> Application Process\u2014Step by Step<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wait for Your Invitation to Apply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014If you\u2019re in the 2020 pool, monitor your email starting July 28.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gather Your Documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Income proof, IDs, relationship documents, and completed forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submit a Complete Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Missing info can mean rejection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Follow Up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014IRCC may request extra documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4335\">Why Work With an Immigration Consultant for the <strong data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4332\">PR<\/strong>?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4594\">The PGP PR Intake is detailed, time\u2011sensitive, and highly competitive. Missing even one document could set you back years. Partnering with a Canadian immigration consultant in Edmonton means you\u2019ll have a professional ensuring every detail is correct.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4596\" data-end=\"4777\">Imperial Immigration has helped many Edmonton families succeed in the PR\u00a0and other immigration programs. As one of the best immigration consultant services, we provide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personalized eligibility assessments.<\/li>\n<li>Step\u2011by\u2011step application guidance.<\/li>\n<li>Up\u2011to\u2011date immigration law insights.<\/li>\n<li>Document review and submission management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4954\" data-end=\"5017\">Tips for Maximizing Your Chances in the 2025 <strong data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5015\">PR Intake<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your email daily for an ITA.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare income documents in advance.<\/li>\n<li>Understand the financial undertaking.<\/li>\n<li>Consult a professional before submitting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5193\" data-end=\"5238\">Final Thoughts on the 2025 <strong data-start=\"5223\" data-end=\"5236\">PR Intake<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5452\">The Parents and Grandparents PR Intake isn\u2019t just paperwork \u2014 it\u2019s a life\u2011changing opportunity to reunite your family in Canada. With thousands competing for limited spots, preparation and accuracy are key.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5454\" data-end=\"5773\">If you receive an invitation this year, don\u2019t leave your PR Intake application to chance. Contact Imperial Immigration, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/\">best immigration consultant Edmonton<\/a>, for expert guidance. Our team will help you navigate the process with confidence, giving your family the best possible chance to be together in Canada.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been dreaming of reuniting your family in Canada, 2025\u2019s PR Intake could be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2562,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[143],"tags":[247,249,252,250,254,248,251,253],"class_list":["post-2558","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-canada-parents-and-grandparents-program-2025","tag-canada-pr-for-parents","tag-canadian-immigration-family-sponsorship","tag-grandparents-pr-canada","tag-ircc-pgp-program","tag-pgp-2025","tag-pgp-intake-july-2025","tag-sponsor-parents-canada"],"gutentor_comment":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2558","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2558"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2558\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2567,"href":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2558\/revisions\/2567"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2558"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2558"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imperialimmigration.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2558"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}