Canada’s Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship program (PGP) is lottery-based and highly competitive. This guide explains eligibility, how the lottery works, updated processing times, official MNI income thresholds, how to calculate family size, and the Super Visa backup strategy—so you can plan with confidence.

Good news for Canadians who have not been able to visit or spend time with their non-Canadian parents and grandparents who are not...