Changes to 2017 Parent and Grandparent Program

[betty44]

Family reunification is a key commitment of the Government of Canada. Today, we’ve announced changes to the Parent and Grandparent Program application process.
Rather than the January rush to submit applications by courier or mail, those wanting to bring their parents or grandparents to Canada will first need to fill out an online form to indicate their interest in sponsoring their loved one. IRCC will then randomly choose 10,000 individuals and those people will be invited to send in their complete application package.
The online form will be available starting January 3 and sponsors will have 30 days to submit it.

http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?mthd=tp&crtr.page=3&nid=1168889&crtr.tp1D=1

http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1168899

 

[betty44]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-immigration-parents-grandparents-1.3895808

Canada adopts lottery system for reuniting immigrants with parents, grandparents replacing current 1st-come, 1st-served system to make process more fair for all applicants

 

[coolturf]

Hello,
Has anyone received response from CIC about the results of the lottery? Haven't seen any news on when they will start sending notifications on the results.

TIA

 

[thinkshady]

Hello,
Has anyone received response from CIC about the results of the lottery? Haven't seen any news on when they will start sending notifications on the results.

TIA

There is nothing like lottery system in CIC news so far.

 

[coolturf]

Sorry I meant to ask - Has anyone received response to the "Intent to sponsor form" that was open from Jan 3rd to Feb 2nd, 2017.

It does not say when they will start informing the applicants to apply for the sponsorship.
cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/pgp-interest.asp

 

[Alexios07]

Sorry I meant to ask - Has anyone received response to the "Intent to sponsor form" that was open from Jan 3rd to Feb 2nd, 2017.

It does not say when they will start informing the applicants to apply for the sponsorship.
cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/pgp-interest.asp

Could you spare 5 seconds of your precious time to post your question in the correct subforum?

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/family-class-sponsorship-b5.0/