Super Visa

Parents and grandparents of citizens and permanent residents of Canada are permitted to travel to Canada for extended periods of time under the Super Visa a unique visa program. The Super Visa allows for up to 10 entries with each stay, lasting up to 5 years without the need for renewal in contrast to standard visitor visas.

Super Visa in Canada

The Super Visa program was created to allow eligible parents and grandparents to spend more time with their loved ones in Canada with the goal of promoting family reunification. Family ties are strengthened by this program which also gives families the freedom to schedule extended stays without having to renew their visas frequently.

Key Features of Super Visa:

• Extended Stay: Without having to renew their status, holders are permitted to remain in Canada for a maximum of five years in a row.
• Multiple Entries: Over a ten-year period, the visa permits multiple entries.
• Extension Eligibility: Those who currently possess a Super Visa are eligible to apply for a two-year extension which would allow them to stay for a maximum of seven years simultaneously.

Applying for the Super Visa

Although the Super Visa application process is simple it necessitates close attention to detail to guarantee that all requirements are fulfilled.

Application Steps:

1. Proof of Relationship: Candidates must provide proof that they are a parent or grandparent of a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.
2. Invitation Letter: In Canada, the child or grandchild must write a letter outlining the invitation and providing details about how many people live in their home.
3. Financial Support: Proof of the sponsor’s capacity to sustain the applicant during their stay in Canada is required.
4. Medical Insurance: Candidates must provide documentation of at least a years’ worth of current Canadian medical insurance coverage.
5. Medical Exam: To make sure the applicant satisfies health requirements, a medical exam may be necessary.

Assessment of Super Visa Applications

To ascertain the applicant’s eligibility and likelihood of adhering to visa requirements each Super Visa, application is evaluated based on a number of criteria.

Assessment Criteria:

• Home Country Ties: Assessing the applicant’s ties to their home country including family job and property to make sure they intend to return after their visit.
• Visit Purpose: Recognize the visits’ purpose and make sure it supports the goals of the Super Visa program.
• Assessment of Financial: Assessing the applicants’ financial resources to ensure they have enough money for the length of their stay.
• Invitation Letter: Checking the Canadian host’s invitation letter for accuracy and completeness.
• Eligible Sponsors of Super Visa Applicants

Eligible Sponsors of Super Visa Applicants

The Canadian host country must fulfill specific eligibility requirements to sponsor a parent or grandparent under the Super Visa program.

Sponsor Requirements:

• Status of Residency: The sponsor needs to be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Financial Requirements: To prove that they can sustain the visiting family members, the sponsor must fulfill the minimum necessary income (MNI) requirements.
• Household Information: To determine financial capacity, provide information about the number of people living in the sponsors’ household.

Steps to Apply for Family Sponsorship

Step 1: Verify that you are eligible to sponsor.

Step 2: Verify that the family members you plan to sponsor are eligible.

Step 3: You must apply to the Ministry of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) at the federal level and to the Ministry of Immigration Francization and Integration (MIFI) at the provincial level if you reside in Quebec. Together with your sponsorship application, you must submit your family members’ or relatives’ applications for permanent residence (PR) status. Your PR application will be examined after it has been determined that you are qualified to sponsor.

Step 4: The application fee for family sponsorship must be paid.

Step 5: Apply to the correct address. The government website offers a sponsorship guide for download which contains this information.

How CWC Can Help?

The process of super visa sponsorship can be challenging. At CWC, we ensure that every application receives tailored treatment to guarantee a successful process. Contact CWC for a FREE assessment!