What income do I need to sponsor my parents or grandparents?

PGP has one of the strictest financial tests in family sponsorship. You must meet or exceed the published Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for each of the three taxation years immediately before you submit your application.

You prove this with your Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notices of Assessment. Only CRA-assessed income counts; assets such as property or savings are not accepted in place of income. Falling short in any of the three years typically leads to refusal, so reviewing your past tax assessments before applying is essential.