Super Visa
The Super Visa for Canada allows the parents and grandparents of Canadian permanent residents and citizens to visit them in Canada for up to 2 years at a time and is valid for a period of 10 years. The parent and grandparent super visa holders can enjoy multiple entries into the country as long as the visa period is valid.
In order to apply for a Super Visa, you should confirm to the following factors
You should be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
You should also possess a signed letter from your offspring or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes:
- A promise of financial support for the duration of your visit
- The list and number of people in the household of this person
- A copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document
- Have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is:
- Valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry
- At least $100,000 coverage
- Have proof that the medical insurance has been paid (quotes aren’t accepted)
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At the time of Application for the parent and grandparent super Visa you should
- Apply for a super visa while residing outside Canada
- Be allowed to enter Canada
- Take an immigration medical exam
- You can’t include dependents in this application.
You can’t include dependants in this application.
Financial support (proof of funds)
The child or grandchild who invites you must provide sufficient proof that their household meets the minimum necessary income. The following documents are examples of what can be used as proof of funds
- Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year
- Employment Insurance stubs
- Employment letter including salary and date of hiring
- Pay stubs
- Bank statements
The government looks at several factors before deciding on granting parent and grandparent super visa. You must be a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave by choice at the end of your visit tenure.
The government also considers the following points in order to grant the Super Visa
- Your ties to your home country
- Your family and finances
- The overall economic and political stability of your home country.
- The purpose of your visit
We understand the importance of reuniting families. If you need guidance with parent and grandparent super visa application, we are eager to help you. Connect with us now at Argus Immigration.
Income Table
Effective from January 1 to December 31, 2020
Your child or grandchild may use the following income scale to assess their ability to meet the income requirements.
Low Income Cut-Off (LICO)
| Size of Family Unit | Minimum necessary gross income |
|---|---|
|
1 person (your child or grandchild) |
$25,921 |
|
2 persons |
$32,270 |
|
3 persons |
$39,672 |
|
4 persons |
$48,167 |
|
5 persons |
$54,630 |
|
6 persons |
$61,613 |
|
7 persons |
$68,598 |
|
More than 7 persons, for each additional person, add |
$6,985 |