The Economic Times

No new sponsorship for parents and grandparents as Canada pauses permanent residence applications; how can they still visit and stay with their children?

Canada has paused new applications for its parent and grandparent sponsorship program. Existing applications will continue to be processed, with 15,000 admissions planned for 2026. This decision aims to maintain a sustainable and well-managed immigration system. Parents and grandparents can still visit Canada using the super visa. Recent changes have made the super visa more accessible for visitors.