{"id":8434,"date":"2025-07-24T16:06:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T16:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/altecglobal.wpenginepowered.com\/news-updates-canadas-2025-parent-grandparent-sponsorship-invitations-open-july-28\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:06:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T16:06:20","slug":"news-updates-canadas-2025-parent-grandparent-sponsorship-invitations-open-july-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cicvisa.com\/zh\/news-updates-canadas-2025-parent-grandparent-sponsorship-invitations-open-july-28\/","title":{"rendered":"News Updates | Canada\u2019s 2025 Parent &#038; Grandparent Sponsorship\u2014Invitations Open July 28"},"content":{"rendered":"<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6469\" src=\"https:\/\/cicvisa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/640-54-1000x562.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" title=\"\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The wait is over! On <strong>2025 \u5e74 7 \u6708 16 \u65e5<\/strong>, IRCC confirmed that the <strong>2025 Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP)<\/strong> will launch on <strong>July 28<\/strong>, issuing up to <strong>17,860 invitations<\/strong> to sponsors who filed an Expression of Interest (EOI) back in 2020. The goal: secure <strong>10,000 completed sponsorship applications<\/strong> within two weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule__container\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n\n<hr class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule\" \/>\n\n<div class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule__delete-button-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-editor-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Who Can Expect an Invitation?<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"article-editor-bullet-list\">\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Canadian citizens and permanent residents who <strong>submitted an EOI in 2020<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Invited sponsors will receive an email and can then <strong>log into IRCC\u2019s system<\/strong> to submit a full sponsorship package.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Those not selected can still reunite via the <strong>\u8d85\u7d1a\u7c3d\u8b49<\/strong>\u2014valid for 10 years, allowing multiple five-year stays.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule__container\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n\n<hr class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule\" \/>\n\n<div class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule__delete-button-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-editor-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">How the Parent &amp; Grandparent Sponsorship Works<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"article-editor-bullet-list\">\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lottery-Based Invites:<\/strong> EOIs from 2020 are randomly selected.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Two-Week Window:<\/strong> IRCC will issue all invitations by mid-August.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>No New EOIs:<\/strong> The 2025 round is exclusive to 2020 registrants.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule__container\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n\n<hr class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule\" \/>\n\n<div class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule__delete-button-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-editor-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Super Visa: An Alternative Path<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"article-editor-bullet-list\">\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>No Lottery:<\/strong> Apply anytime for a Super Visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Long\u2013Term Visits:<\/strong> Stay up to five years per entry, visa valid for 10 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Ideal Backup:<\/strong> Perfect for families who miss the PGP invite or need quicker entry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule__container\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n\n<hr class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule\" \/>\n\n<div class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule__delete-button-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-editor-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Preparation Is Key<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"article-editor-ordered-list\">\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Monitor Your Email:<\/strong> Check your inbox (and spam folder) from <strong>July 28 to August 11<\/strong> for your invitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Gather Your Documents:<\/strong> Have income proof, sponsorship forms, and supporting letters ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Act Quickly:<\/strong> As soon as you\u2019re invited, submit your complete application through your IRCC portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"article-editor-list-item\">\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Plan for Alternatives:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t receive an invite, start your Super Visa application to avoid gaps.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule__container\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n\n<hr class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule\" \/>\n\n<div class=\"article-editor-horizontal-rule__delete-button-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Altec Global Tip<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">If you filed your EOI in 2020, begin organizing your financial and personal documents now\u2014speed and accuracy will secure your spot. If you\u2019re not invited, the Super Visa is an excellent fallback, letting you support and stay close to your loved ones without the sponsorship lottery\u2019s uncertainty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">  <a class=\"article-editor-link article-editor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cicvisa.com\/en\/canadian-immigration-assessment-form\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Need a personalized sponsorship strategy?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"article-editor-paragraph article-editor-content__has-focus\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a class=\"article-editor-link article-editor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cicvisa.com\/en\/booking-your-appointment\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Altec Global<\/a> for one-on-one guidance\u2014let\u2019s get your family together faster and more smoothly!<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The wait is over! On July 16, 2025, IRCC confirmed that the 2025 Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) will launch on July 28, issuing up to 17,860 invitations to sponsors who filed an Expression of Interest (EOI) back in 2020. The goal: secure 10,000 completed sponsorship applications within two weeks. Who Can Expect an Invitation? 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