Canada updates income requirements for Parents and Grandparents Program

Open Canada Immigration
Jul 28
2 min read

If you’re planning to sponsor your parents or grandparents for Canadian permanent residency in 2025, there are some important updates you should know.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced new minimum income requirements for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) — and the numbers have gone up.

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How Much Income Do You Need to Sponsor in 2025?

To qualify as a sponsor under the PGP, you need to meet the minimum income requirement for each of the three years prior to the year you apply. So, if you’re applying in 2025, your income for 2024, 2023, and 2022 will be assessed.

Family Size	2024	2023	2022
2 people	$47,549	$44,530	$43,082
3 people	$58,456	$54,743	$52,965
4 people	$70,972	$66,466	$64,306
5 people	$80,496	$75,384	$72,935
6 people	$90,784	$85,020	$82,259
7 people	$101,075	$94,658	$91,582
Each additional person	+$10,291	+$9,636	+$9,324

You can meet the requirement individually, or combine your income with your spouse or common-law partner (as a co-signer).

How to Calculate Family Size

Family size includes everyone you are financially responsible for, not just the people coming to Canada. This may include:

Yourself
Your spouse or common-law partner
Your dependent children
Any previous individuals you’ve sponsored
Your parents or grandparents (including their spouse and dependent children)

Even if a family member isn’t coming to Canada, or is already a PR or citizen, you may still need to include them depending on their relationship.

Who Can Apply in 2025?

IRCC will begin sending invitations to apply starting July 28, 2025. A total of 17,860 invitations will be issued over two weeks, with the goal of accepting 10,000 complete applications.

⚠️ Important: Only individuals who submitted an “Interest to Sponsor” form in 2020 will be considered in this round.

Didn’t Submit the 2020 Form? Consider the Super Visa

If you didn’t apply in 2020 or weren’t selected, the Super Visa may be a great alternative. It allows parents and grandparents to:

Stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time
Renew and visit for up to 10 years
Apply without a lottery system

However, it does require private health insurance, proof of income from the child or grandchild in Canada, and a written promise of financial support.