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Canada PGP 2025 Application Checklist: An RCIC's Plan for the Oct 9 Deadline
Congratulations on receiving your PGP Invitation to Apply! This guide provides a clear roadmap for submitting your application by the official October 9, 2025 deadline. We'll cover the required forms, fees, and submission process to help you create a perfect application.
First and foremost, if you've received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) – congratulations! This is a life-changing moment and the culmination of a long wait. The door is now officially open to bring your family to Canada permanently.
Now, for the critical part: you have a firm, unmovable deadline of October 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET to submit a perfect, complete, and accurate application. With this date fast approaching, there is no room for error. A single mistake or missing document can lead to refusal, and this incredible opportunity could be lost.
At The Visa Tales, we specialize in navigating these complex, high-stakes applications. Our Canada-based RCIC Partner, Jay, provides the official oversight required for success. This guide is your simple, clear roadmap to get started.
Step 1: Understand the Application Portals
Your application isn't just one form; it's two applications submitted together online through IRCC's official portals.
- The Sponsorship Application: This is where you, the sponsor in Canada, prove your eligibility.
- The Permanent Residence Application: This is where your parents or grandparents apply from their home country.
Your parents (the principal applicants) must submit both applications online through IRCC's Permanent Residence Portal. If we represent you, our RCIC Partner will use the secure Representative PR Portal to manage the entire submission, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Step 2: Your Essential Forms Checklist
This is the most detailed part of the process. Below is a simplified list of the core forms you'll encounter.
For you, the Sponsor (to fill out and give to your parents to upload):
Document Checklist — Sponsor [IMM 5771]
Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking [IMM 1344]
Financial Evaluation for Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship [IMM 5768]
Income Sources for the Sponsorship of Parents and Grandparents [IMM 5748](if applicable)
For your Parents/Grandparents (the Applicants):
Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008]
Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669]
Additional Family Information [IMM 5406]
Supplementary Information – Your Travels [IMM 5562]
Expert Tip: The official Instruction Guide [IMM 5772] is your rulebook. It contains detailed instructions for every form. We live by this guide to ensure nothing is missed.
Step 3: Calculate and Pay the Application Fees
Application fees must be paid online, and the receipt must be included with your submission. Here’s a simple breakdown of the costs:
Category | Description | Fee (CAD) |
For Sponsoring One Parent | Sponsorship Fee ($85) + Principal Applicant Processing Fee ($545) + Right of Permanent Residence Fee ($575) | $1,205 |
To Add a Second Parent/Spouse | Processing Fee ($635) + Right of Permanent Residence Fee ($575) | $1,210 |
To Add a Dependent Child | Per child | $175 |
So, to sponsor two parents, your total government fees will be $2,415 CAD.
Remember, this doesn't include third-party fees for essential steps like medical exams and police certificates.
Step 4: The Final Review & Submission
Before your parent hits "submit," run through this final checklist:
- ✅ Is every single question answered? (Leave no blanks!)
- ✅ Is the application electronically signed?
- ✅ Is the receipt for the correct fee amount included?
- ✅ Are all required forms and supporting documents uploaded?
- ✅ Most importantly: Is a copy of your ITA letter attached?
If IRCC finds your application incomplete, they may return it immediately. It's crucial to get it perfect the first time.
Don't Risk This Opportunity. Get Professional RCIC Guidance.
You've waited since 2020 for this invitation. The stakes are incredibly high. An incomplete financial evaluation, a missed signature, or an outdated form can lead to a heartbreaking refusal.
Working with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) isn't just about filling out forms. It's about strategy and peace of mind. Our RCIC Partner, Jay, is based in Canada and is legally authorized by the Canadian government to represent you. He ensures your application is not only complete but is also presented in the strongest possible way.
No matter where you are in Canada, we can manage your application seamlessly through virtual consultations and secure online portals.
Ready to Secure Your Family's Future?
The clock is ticking. Contact The Visa Tales today for an urgent and confidential review of your PGP application. Let us handle the complexity so you can focus on the exciting prospect of reuniting with your family.
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