August 12, 2025
Don’t Let These 5 Mistakes Ruin Your Parents’ PR Application Under Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program
If you’ve received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) under Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), congratulations! This could be your only opportunity in years to sponsor your parents or grandparents for Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada.
The PGP operates through a lottery system, and invitations are rare. That’s why avoiding these 5 critical mistakes is key to ensuring your sponsorship application is accepted by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada).
1. Submitting an Incomplete Application
Applications with missing documents, unchecked boxes, or incorrect fees are often returned.
Tip: Use IRCC’s official document checklist, validate all forms, and respond to requests within deadlines.
2. Using the Wrong Email for IRCC Communication
Applicants often reply using “no-reply” email addresses, missing crucial updates.
Tip: Always use the IRCC Webform unless told otherwise. Double-check email addresses.
3. Inconsistencies Between 2020 Interest Form & Current Application
Details like names, contact info, or family composition must match your 2020 Interest to Sponsor Form.
Tip: Double-check all details to avoid being accused of misrepresentation.
4. Missing or Invalid Signatures
Incorrect or missing signatures and validations can cause your application to be returned.
Tip: Use proper electronic or handwritten signatures and validate PDF forms to generate barcodes.
5. Omitting Employment Gaps from Resumes
Unexplained employment gaps in your parent’s or grandparent’s resume can raise red flags.
Tip: Include all time periods, even unemployment, to present a consistent and honest history.
How MyWorld Immigration Can Help
At MyWorld Immigration, we specialize in Canadian immigration services, especially family sponsorship through the PGP, Express Entry, and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Our Services:
- Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship
- Permanent Residency Applications
- Work and Study Permits
- Expert Legal Immigration Advice
Final Thoughts
The Parents and Grandparents Program is a rare and valuable chance to bring your family to Canada. Avoiding common mistakes is essential—but you don’t have to do it alone.
Contact MyWorld Immigration today for expert help with your sponsorship application and take the next step toward family reunification in Canada.