Why PGP 2025 Deserves Strategic Planning, Not Wishful Thinking

The Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program (PGP) 2025 is more competitive than ever. IRCC has announced it will send 17,860 invitations over two weeks, to accept only 10,000 complete applications. That leaves over 7,800 families likely to be excluded due to avoidable mistakes.

Who Is Eligible for PGP 2025?

IRCC has not opened a new interest-to-sponsor intake form since 2020. If you did not submit an Interest to Sponsor form in 2020, you cannot be selected in the 2025 draw.

IRCC continues to select from the 2020 pool using a randomized draw system. This means that:

• If you applied in 2020, you may still receive an invitation in 2025.

• If you did not, your focus should shift to strategic alternatives such as the Super Visa.

How Many Invitations Will IRCC Send in 2025?

According to IRCC:

• 17,860 invitations will be sent over two weeks.

• The goal is to approve 10,000 complete PGP applications.

• This means over 7,800 invitations will not result in accepted applications, due to:

  • Incomplete submissions

  • Income ineligibility

  • Medical inadmissibility

  • Missed deadlines

In my experience of family sponsorship appeal hearings, I’ve seen that many of these refusals could have been avoided with proper legal planning.

Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) Requirements for PGP 2025

To sponsor your parents or grandparents, you must meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) based on family size, calculated from the Notice of Assessment over the past 3 consecutive tax years.

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
If more than 7 people, for each additional person, add:	$10,291	$9,636	$9,324

(Source:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/sponsor-parents-grandparents/eligibility/income.html)

What If My Parents Have Medical Conditions?

One of the most misunderstood aspects of PGP is medical admissibility. IRCC will assess whether your parents or grandparents' health conditions could place excessive demand on Canada's health or social services. Chronic conditions are not an automatic refusal. However, in borderline cases, I’ve seen firsthand how a strong legal explanation letter, cost mitigation plan, and timely disclosure can tip the decision in your favour.

What If You Are Not Invited This Year?

Not receiving an invitation is not the end. You still have high-value alternatives:

1. Super Visa

• 10-year multiple-entry visa

• Up to 5 years per stay

• Renewable and fast-tracked

2. Future PGP Strategy (2026+)

• Begin income planning

• Get tax documents aligned

• Prepare supporting medical/financial records early

3. Appeals or Motions to Reopen (in rare cases)

If your application is refused and you believe the decision was procedurally unfair or flawed, you may have recourse through the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD). This is where authorized representation matters.

Conclusion: Why Professional Strategy Can Make or Break Your PGP Case

With over 7,800 families projected to be excluded in 2025, either through lack of invitation or due to avoidable mistakes relying solely on luck is not an option. As an IRB-authorized representative with deep insight into the IAD and sponsorship regulations, my role is to ensure your application is not just eligible but successful.

Disclaimer:
This article is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The views expressed are those of the author and are based on personal/ professional experience and publicly available sources at the time of writing. Readers should consult official IRB documentation or seek qualified legal counsel for case-specific guidance. The author assumes no liability for actions taken based on the content of this article.

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