Tips for 2016 (Future) PGP Applicants

[Ma.]

After CIC paused Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship Program (PGP) back in Nov, 2011 for 24 months in order to eliminate backlogs, it re-opened the program with 5,000 cap (FCFS/FIFO method) on the number of applications in 2014. Soon it turned out to be a big challenge to make it to 5,000 cap.

Being one of the 2015 PGP applicants, I've seen the stressful period that members of this forum went through. So, here I am to give you some tips for upcoming PGP application hurdle:

1. Use Updated Forms:
- CIC tends to update various PGP application forms every year. For 2014 PGP program, it updated form(s) at the eleventh hour; but for 2015, the latest form was dated November, 2014. So, get informed about the updates and only submit the latest forms from CIC website.

- Make sure you fill all the required forms correctly. Signature fields are very important not to leave empty. It's always a dilemma for those whose parents/grandparents live in home country and you need to have their signature on updated forms before CIC re-opens PGP. Well, you have to take chances here and sort it out yourself.

- All forms (for both 'sponsorship' and 'permanent residence') need to be submitted at the same time unless CIC changes the rules.

- Remember: You are the 'sponsor'and your one of the parents is the 'principal applicant'.

- It's convenient to choose the family size to be same for each year you have to enter in the forms.
(Family Size = Your family + Your Parent(s) + Accompanying Dependents)

2. Start Gathering Supporting Documents:
- If you haven't done so, start gathering all your supporting docs now for 2016. Follow Instruction Guide IMM5772 and Checklist IMM5771.

- The most important document that you (and co-signer if applicable) require to submit is your NOA or Option C for the last 3 taxation years. Since the checklist doesn't say if they have to be original, it's convenient to order Option C by calling CRA. Usually, it takes 2 weeks to deliver. DO NOT try to suffice this requirement by submitting online printouts or any other income proof (T4 or Pay Stubs).

3. Choose Your Courier Wisely:
- This is perhaps the biggest challenge just to send the application in time. In 2014, it took 19 days to fill out the 5000 cap whereas it took only 1 and half day in 2015. So, you can imagine what can happen in 2016. I can bet that only the applicants left out from 2014 & 2015 can fill out 2016 quota themselves.

- In order to deliver your application package on the very first day (preferably by noon) CIC re-opens PGP; you have to choose your courier wisely. Since PGP applications are to be sent to CPC-Mississauga, applicants living in GTA have advantage over the rest of the people. Many large courier services (like UPS, Purolator) couldn't deliver on time as promised in 2015. CanadaPost posted wrong time stamp of delivery. The local express services available in GTA proved to be the most efficient in 2015.

- CIC initially checks for the following things. If any of them is missing, it will not count among 5000 even in case of yours reaching CPC-M on time.

• All forms are in the application package
• Latest forms have been used
• No blanks (especially in signature field)
• NOA/Option C provided for last 3 taxation years
• Correct method of payment used

4. Use Correct Method of Payment:
- Incorrect amount or method of payment will result in rejection. Follow Instruction Guide IMM5772.

- If you make it to 5000 cap; CIC will withdraw/encash your payment within 1~4 weeks. This is the unofficial sign of initial acceptance. If you used your credit card info on Payment Form IMM5770, you will see the withdrawal within minutes/hours on your online bank statement.

- In 2014, CIC sent the official AOR in 6 months while in 2015, we received email AOR within 3 months. Some were able to see their E-Cas activated with 'Received' status within 1.5 months.


I hope this info helps you get inside 5,000 cap. Feel free to look at our 2015 timeline spreadsheet (link given in my signature).

any idea as to the cap for 2016? thanks.

 

[thecoolguysam]

any idea as to the cap for 2016? thanks.

5,000. See my previous posts.

 

[planningtogo]

But then below question 9 it says..
If this amount is less than the amount of the minimum necessary income above, you do not meet the sponsorship eligibility requirements. Do not send your application.

which is making it confusing for us what amount to put in 8. 2012 or 2014..

This question was asked by dadaum and was answered by ps1957. Please check link:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/tips-for-2016-future-pgp-applicants-t333951.120.html

My sister's and brother in law's income for 2012 is also less than the amount posted in number 8. We will submit the application because based on the Federal income table, their total income for 2012 is higher than the 2012 minimum income posted on the table.

 

[YULIA-2016]

Undertaking question?

I am sponsoring my parents, my spouse is the co-signer, and we have 1 kid.
Will the following answers be right?

1) 3 A - 2
2) 3 B and 4, all options will be 0 (Do I have to mention 0 or leave it blank)?
3) 5 - 1
4) 6 - 1

all correct, I put 0 in 3b and 4

 

[YULIA-2016]

hello everyone,

I have a question about the financial information form 8. Minimum necessary income

i understand in 9. i put the income for 2014 2013 2012 . However for #8. Minimum necessary income. What do i put?MNI for 2012 or 2014.

Because if i put the MNI for 2014 then i dont qualify as my income for 2012 is less than 2014.Although i qualify based on the federal table for all 3 years , but if i put the income of 2014 in that one box 8. MNI then i dont qualify.Please suggest. Thanks for your help !!

you should put 2014 amount in 8

 

[YULIA-2016]

Hello Everyone, I am pretty late in the game and not sure if i will be able to get the forms done on time .

Do you think CIC will accept scanned copies or they want original signed forms ?

Any help will be much appreciated.


Thanks.

how I know from the previously year everybody send originals but you can try if you want or call them

 

[YULIA-2016]

Hi All...

My sister gave birth to a baby and her family size is now 6.... As per NOA her income in 2012 is 65000 .... Are we uneligibe now.....Is there anyway out to cover money.....Should i send the package ? If yes, what are chances of acceptance...Should i give a try...

Please reply ASAP..

Thanks in advance.

what about to take a husband like a co-signer ?

 

[dbss]

I am just worried about the delivery like all of us.. like what if the guy goes there at 8 AM and there is already a line up... God help us all..

 

[YULIA-2016]

I am just worried about the delivery like all of us.. like what if the guy goes there at 8 AM and there is already a line up... God help us all..

dont worry guys, I was out of 5000 this Jan and now not worry at all ;D

I worry much more about situation when CIC is doing mistakes like with taniak.artdesign

 

[ElenaRu]

I posted forms to local courier today and now in panic if I signed the sponsorship form ??? I`m sure my husband did and my mam did, but completely dont remember for myself :'( ??? I still can go back to post office after holidays and asked them to open my envelop))))

 

[YULIA-2016]

I posted forms to local courier today and now in panic if I signed the sponsorship form ??? I`m sure my husband did and my mam did, but completely dont remember for myself :'( ??? I still can go back to post office after holidays and asked them to open my envelop))))

Lena ,try to call them and ask :'( to check papers

 

[Luda345]

I posted forms to local courier today and now in panic if I signed the sponsorship form ??? I`m sure my husband did and my mam did, but completely dont remember for myself :'( ??? I still can go back to post office after holidays and asked them to open my envelop))))

Lena, which courier company did you choose? Metro Mississauga, VW or other? I am still thinking which one to choose.

 

[dadaum]

I hired the services of a consultant and probably she will dispatch our application through TNT which will collect on 31st and will deliver on morning of 4th January.Let me hope everything remains ok.Fingers crossed.Let us pray GOD for increase in CAP in coming days.

 

[planningtogo]

Can we bring our forms to service Canada and ask for help in checking it? Or is there an office here in Canada who can be of help in checking the forms we filled out?

thanks,

 

[ElenaRu]

Lena ,try to call them and ask :'( to check papers

finally I did that. Otherwise couldnt sleep whole night)) Everything is signed