Canada is the most beautiful country in the entire world. But more than that, Canada is the land of opportunities.
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Parents and Grandparents Super Visa
Last Update: 23 May 2020
Last Update: 23 May 2020
With a focus on reuniting Canadian permanent residents and citizens with their families living in foreign countries, Canada offers different options under the family sponsorship program. The Super Visa program is designed specifically for parents and grandparents. You can invite your parents and grandparents to live with you in Canada on Super Visa. If you’re uncertain about where to start, then taking professional assistance from ABCan’s immigration consultants might be the right thing for you. We will help you apply for Super Visa and assist you every step of the way.
Super Visa was introduced in 2011. The visa reunites Canadian citizens or residents to reunite with their parents and grandparents for an extended period of time. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada allows super visa holders to stay in Canada for five years. The applicant for a Parents and Grandparents Super Visa must meet certain criteria.
They must show that they are the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
The applicant must satisfy a Canadian immigration official that they will willingly leave the country at the end of their authorized stay.
They must obtain medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company and undergo a medical examination.
The applicant’s family member in Canada must provide the applicant with a letter of invitation. This letter must include a written and signed promise of financial support for the applicant for the duration of their visit.
The applicant’s family member inviting his or her parents or grandparents must demonstrate their income is above a predetermined minimum level.
Before you apply for the Super Visa program, make sure you have a letter of invitation from your child or grandchild, a promise of financial support, a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship proof, an employment letter, medical insurance, and an immigration medical exam.
You must apply for a super visa from outside Canada. You can apply online or on paper. ABCan Immigration provides assistance in applying for Super Visa on your behalf.
Once your Super Visa is approved, parents and grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident get invaluable opportunities to spend time with their family in Canada.
The Super Visa is a travel document that authorizes its holder to stay in Canada for up to five years in one entry with no renewals needed. It also allows multiple entries and exits in the maximum duration of ten years. Preparing the documents for the application and applying is a tedious process. Choosing the right immigration consultant is vital for an approved Super Visa. Our immigration consultants at ABCan Immigration have a high success rate in obtaining Super Visa with faster processing times. Our aim is to make the process of traveling, living, working, or settling in Canada easier.
As per Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, it takes a few weeks or less for Super Visa applications to be processed. However, it varies according to the country parents or grandparents apply from. Once you have a super visa application in progress, you can check the status online on IRCC’s website for more accurate information on this.
No, they will not become permanent Canadian residents. They will remain temporary residents and have to return to their country once the duration of their stay is over. If you want them to become permanent Canadian residents, then you should have them apply for the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program (PGP). Talk to us for more details.
Yes, the super visa is a multi-entry visa. It allows multiple entries for up to 10 years.
Canada is the most beautiful country in the entire world. But more than that, Canada is the land of opportunities.
