IRCC Policy Update — September 24, 2026

What You Should Do

• -If you intended to sponsor a parent or grandparent through the PGP: Do NOT submit a new interest-to-sponsor form — IRCC is not accepting new forms as of September 10, 2026. Monitor IRCC's official notices page at canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices.html for any announcement of when intake will resume.
• -If you have a PGP application already submitted: Check your application status at ircc.canada.ca to confirm it is still being actively processed. No action is required to keep your existing application in queue.
• -If you need to reunite with parents or grandparents now: Consider the Super Visa as an alternative. Note that as of April 1, 2026, income requirements for super visa sponsors are more flexible — review the updated criteria at canada.ca and apply via your IRCC account.
• -If you are applying for or renewing a Canadian passport: Be aware that fees increased as of March 31, 2026 (adult 10-year passport: $163.50 from within Canada). Submit a complete application to qualify for the 30-business-day processing guarantee — if processing exceeds 30 business days from receipt of a complete application, you are entitled to a full fee refund automatically.
• -If you are planning permanent immigration to Canada: Review the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan at canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/corporate-initiatives/levels.html to understand how economic immigration is being prioritized, and assess whether your profile aligns with labour market needs that will be favoured.