Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship
Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship enables Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents who wish to reunite with their children and grandchildren. You can sponsor your parents and grandparents to become permanent residents of Canada if you:
Eligibility for parents and grandparents sponsorship
To be eligible to sponsor:
How much income do I need for parents and grandparents sponsorship?
Income required for the 3 tax years right before the day you apply (sponsors applying in 2021)
| Total number of people you’ll be responsible for | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 people | $32,899 | $41,007 | $40,379 |
| 3 people | $40,445 | $50,414 | $49,641 |
| 4 people | $49,106 | $61,209 | $60,271 |
| 5 people | $55,695 | $69,423 | 68,358 |
| 6 people | $62,814 | $78,296 | $77,095 |
| 7 people | $69,935 | $87,172 | $85,835 |
| If more than 7 people, for each additional person, add: | $7,121 | $8,876 | $8,740 |
* This table is applicable to all provinces of Canada except Quebec.
There may be reasons that make you ineligible to sponsor your parents and grandparents even if you meet the above criteria. For example:
