Permanent sponsorship for parents and grandparents depends on the government’s intake instructions as well as sponsor eligibility. New applications are paused under the current 2026 instructions, while previously accepted files continue under the applicable rules. Families should distinguish an existing sponsorship from planning for a possible future intake. In the meantime, an ordinary visitor visa or super visa may be relevant to a temporary visit, subject to its own requirements.
What to plan
- Check current intake instructions and existing file status.
- Understand the financial undertaking and income evidence.
- Keep family and tax records organized for future planning.
- Compare temporary visiting options without assuming PR availability.
The process, step by step.
This is the typical sequence to discuss when agreeing your service. The exact requirements depend on your circumstances and current instructions.
Check current intake and file status
Confirm whether there is an existing accepted application or only a future sponsorship plan under the current paused intake.
Review sponsor responsibilities
Organize family relationships and financial records, and understand the undertaking requirements relevant to the actual accepted or future program.
Follow instructions for an existing file
Respond to document requests and report relevant changes using the application’s official instructions, without treating the pause as a new opening.
Consider a separate temporary visit
If family visits are needed, assess an ordinary visitor visa or super visa independently, including funding, insurance and entry requirements.
What to prepare
These are starting points for a discussion. The official checklist and your circumstances determine the documents required for an application.
- Existing invitation and submitted application, if any
- Sponsor’s status and tax records
- Proof of family relationships
- Current correspondence and dependent-family details
Your questions, answered.
Current 2026 instructions pause new intake. Check IRCC’s latest official announcement before preparing a submission or paying application costs.
They can explore the appropriate temporary visitor route, including a super visa if eligible. A pending sponsorship does not guarantee visitor approval.
Check the official guidance
Research checked 13 October 2026. Program rules, intake, fees, and processing times can change. Use the current official instructions before making a decision.