IRCC Pauses New Parents and Grandparents Program Applications: What Families Should Do Now

As of July 15, 2026, IRCC has stopped accepting new interest-to-sponsor forms under the Parents and Grandparents Program, though it does not affect anyone already in the queue — roughly 60,500 applicants remain in the system, and IRCC still plans to finalize permanent residence for up to 15,000 parents and grandparents in 2026. For families not yet in the system, IRCC is pointing to the Super Visa as the practical alternative in the meantime, allowing multi-year, multiple-entry visits without requiring permanent residence eligibility.

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