Sponsorship of Parents and Grandparents in 2025: New Income and Family Size Requirements
Published: 2025-09-12 | Last updated: 2025-09-12 ET
🎯 Key Takeaways
- Income thresholds SFR + 30% 2025 increased by 4.2% compared to 2024 levels
- Family size calculation now includes sponsored persons from the date of application
- 3-year income requirement must be met consecutively, no gaps allowed
- Co-signer income can be combined but both must meet individual minimums
- Quebec residents have separate income requirements under the provincial program
Updated Income Requirements 2025
The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) requires sponsors to meet the Low Income Measure (LIM) + 30% for three consecutive years. Here are the updated 2025 thresholds:
| Family Size | LIM + 30% 2024 | LIM + 30% 2025 | Increase | Monthly Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $38,576 | $40,177 | +$1,601 | $3,348 |
| 2 persons | $48,021 | $50,038 | +$2,017 | $4,170 |
| 3 persons | $59,038 | $61,518 | +$2,480 | $5,127 |
| 4 persons | $71,691 | $74,722 | +$3,031 | $6,227 |
| 5 persons | $81,325 | $84,741 | +$3,416 | $7,062 |
| 6 persons | $91,731 | $95,653 | +$3,922 | $7,971 |
| 7+ persons | $102,135 | $106,563 | +$4,428 | $8,880 |
Changes to Family Size Calculation
The 2025 rules clarify how family size is calculated for income requirements:
Who Counts in Family Size
- Sponsor and spouse/partner (if applicable)
- Dependent children of the sponsor (under 22 years or dependent due to condition)
- Previously sponsored persons still under commitment
- Parents/grandparents sponsored in the current application
- Co-signer and their family members (if co-signer is used)
Income Planning Checklist
- Calculate exact family size including all applicable persons
- Verify 3 consecutive years of income meet or exceed threshold
- Gather Notices of Assessment (NOA) for all 3 years
- Include co-signer income if necessary (both must meet individual minimums)
- Account for income fluctuations and plan a buffer above minimum
- Consider provincial variations (Quebec has different requirements)
- Plan for potential IRCC income verification requests
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