IMM 5481 — Sponsorship Evaluation — Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)
Sponsor's evaluation form for PGP applications — confirms sponsor meets the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) and is otherwise eligible to sponsor parents/grandparents.
What this form is for
Sponsor's evaluation form for PGP applications — confirms sponsor meets the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) and is otherwise eligible to sponsor parents/grandparents.
Who completes it
Canadian citizen or PR selected through the PGP Interest-to-Sponsor lottery
Programs that use IMM 5481
Sections covered in the form
- Sponsor's income for the 3 tax years preceding application
- Family size + sponsored persons
- MNI table application
- Sponsor's commitment + signature
Common mistakes on IMM 5481
⚠ Most-watched-for errors
The errors below are the ones we most commonly see when reviewing files from prior representatives or self-prepared applications. Each one risks procedural fairness letters, refusals, or misrepresentation findings.
- Failing to meet MNI in all 3 prior tax years — the threshold is per year, not averaged
- Including dependants in the family-size calculation incorrectly
- Submitting without supporting NOA (Notice of Assessment) for all 3 years
Halani's notes on IMM 5481
Sponsor income must meet MNI for each of the 3 tax years preceding application. Bring NOAs as supporting evidence. If you don't meet MNI, Super Visa is the alternative — see /pgp-vs-super-visa.
Where to download IMM 5481
Always download the current version directly from canada.ca — older versions get rejected. The IRCC forms catalogue is at canada.ca/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides.
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