Canada pausing applications for parent, grandparent permanent residency sponsorships | Unpublished
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Author: David Baxter
Publication Date: January 3, 2025 - 18:53

Canada pausing applications for parent, grandparent permanent residency sponsorships

January 3, 2025
Canada will not accept new parent and grandparent permanent residency sponsorship applications until further notice, according to a ministerial directive.The directive published in the Canada Gazette states the government remains committed to family reunification but will focus on processing applications received last year.According to the directive, it’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller’s opinion that this will “best support” the government’s goals around immigration and family reunification.


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