Receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is a rare and valuable opportunity. Since the PGP uses a lottery-based system and new intakes are infrequent, this could be your only chance to sponsor your parent(s) or grandparent(s) for permanent residency in Canada. Unfortunately, many applicants lose this opportunity due to avoidable mistakes in the application process. Let’s look at the most common errors and how you can avoid them.
One of the top reasons applications are returned is missing documents or incomplete forms. If your application is incomplete, IRCC may send you a request for the missing documents. But if you fail to respond within 30 days, your application will be returned and your chance is gone.
How to avoid it:
Use IRCC’s checklists and guides to ensure all documents, fees, and signatures are included. Review everything before submitting.
Some applicants mistakenly reply to IRCC emails from "donotreply" addresses. These responses go nowhere and can cause serious delays if IRCC is waiting for documents.
How to avoid it:
Always double-check the email address before replying. Use the IRCC webform to send updates or documents, and follow the instructions in official communication.
If the information in your interest-to-sponsor form doesn’t match your full application, IRCC may reject your submission. Even small differences in names, dates, or addresses can cause issues.
How to avoid it:
Carefully compare your new application with the original interest-to-sponsor form and correct any inconsistencies.
Some applicants forget to sign their forms or fail to validate forms that require barcodes. These mistakes make the application incomplete.
How to avoid it:
Sign every form properly and use the “Validate” button to generate the barcode. Use Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 10 or higher) to complete and validate your documents.
IRCC expects a full personal history, including any periods of unemployment. Omitting these can lead to suspicion and rejection.
How to avoid it:
Update your parent’s or grandparent’s resume and personal history to include all unemployment periods. Also, make sure their public profiles (like LinkedIn) match this information.
The PGP is a special chance to reunite with your loved ones in Canada. But a single mistake can delay or ruin your application. Take time to double-check every detail, follow IRCC guidelines closely, and when in doubt, consult a professional.
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