Parental Sponsorship
The Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor a parent (or grandparent) for Canadian permanent residence. Sponsorships are submitted to IRCC and result in the sponsored parent receiving Canadian permanent residence.
Important: The PGP operates under an annual intake process with limited spots. IRCC opens an online portal each year to collect Invitations to Apply (ITAs). Only applicants who receive an ITA can submit a full sponsorship application. This service covers preparation and submission of the complete sponsorship and PR application package once an ITA has been received.
Sponsoring two parents together is treated as a single application with a combined fee of $3,000 + HST, reflecting the additional preparation involved.
**Government fees** are $1,205 per sponsored parent ($85 sponsor fee + $545 processing fee + $575 Right of Permanent Residence Fee). Biometrics ($85 per person) may also be required.
What Is Included
- Eligibility review for sponsor and sponsored parent(s)
- Preparation of the sponsor's application (IMM 1344 and supporting forms)
- Preparation of the sponsored parent's PR application
- Income review and Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) assessment
- Preparation of sponsorship undertaking documentation
- Review of supporting documents (NOAs, T4s, employment letters, etc.)
- Complete submission-ready application package
What Is Not Included
- Government fees ($1,205 per sponsored parent, paid directly to IRCC)
- Biometrics ($85 per person, if required)
- Medical examination fees (paid to a designated physician)
- Police certificate fees (paid to issuing authorities)
- Translation fees for documents not in English or French
- Appeals or reconsideration if the application is refused
Who This Service Is For
Information Required from You
- 1Copy of Invitation to Apply (ITA) from IRCC
- 2Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence for the sponsor
- 3Notice of Assessment (NOA) for the three most recent tax years
- 4T4s or employment income documentation for the three most recent tax years
- 5Passports for both sponsor and sponsored parent(s)
- 6Civil status documents for the sponsored parent (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)
- 7Police certificates for the sponsored parent(s)
- 8Any prior immigration history in Canada or elsewhere
Common Add-Ons
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Limitations
- •This service requires that an Invitation to Apply (ITA) has already been issued by IRCC. Flatly does not assist with the ITA lottery/intake portal registration.
- •Sponsors must meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) threshold set by IRCC for the three tax years prior to the application. Eligibility is confirmed at intake.
- •Government fees and third-party costs (medical exam, police certificates, translations) are the client's responsibility and are not included in the flat legal fee.
- •Approval is not guaranteed. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada makes all final decisions.
Pricing Scenario
Sponsoring one parent for Canadian permanent residence.
Legal fee
$2,500
+ HST
Government fees (separate)
Government fees are $1,205 per sponsored parent ($85 sponsor fee + $545 processing fee + $575 RPRF). Biometrics are $85 per person if required.
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Prices are for the stated scope only. Additional complexity, urgency, disbursements, HST, or government fees may apply.
One Parent
$2,500
+ HST