Who Is Eligible For a Canada Super Visa?
Anyone that lives in Canada knows that it is also a great place to visit. People of all ages can find activities that interest them and places to explore throughout the country. Many Canadian citizens as well as permanent residents who have settled in Canada may be interested in having their parents or grandparents visit them.
The positive news is that there is a special visa for parent sponsorship in Canada called the Super Visa. Let’s examine what this visa is and who is eligible for one.
What is the Super Visa?
The Canada Super Visa is a special type of multi-entry visa that is valid for up to 10 years. This type of visa is especially suited for people who wish to stay in the country for an extended time.
So exactly how long can parents or grandparents stay in Canada with a Super Visa? You can stay for up to two years at a time! This is much longer than the six months a ten-year multiple entry visa permits you to stay for.
Who is Eligible For the Super Visa?
After learning about this special visa, you may be wondering who exactly is eligible for it. Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) states that the Super Visa is for parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or immigrants who have permanent residence status. However, applicants will need to meet some additional requirements to be eligible for the Canada Super Visa for parents.
Super Visa Eligibility Requirements
You will need to meet various eligibility requirements before applying for the Super Visa. In addition to being a parent or a grandparent of a citizen or permanent resident, you must:
Possess a Signed Letter
Prospective super visa applicants will need to possess a signed letter from their child or grandchild that is inviting them to Canada. You can learn about the information this letter will need to include here.
Some of this information relates to:
● The financial support that the applicant’s child or grandchild will provide for their stay in Canada.
● The number of people that will be living in the household they will be staying in.
● The applicant’s child’s or grandchild’s Canadian citizenship or permanent residence documents.
Possess Valid Medical Insurance
Parents or grandparents who visit Canada are not eligible for the Government-sponsored health insurance provided to their children or grandchildren who are citizens or permanent residents. This means they will need to find alternative insurance before applying for a Super Visa.
Some requirements for a Super Visa applicant’s medical insurance are:
● The insurance must be from a Canadian insurance company.
● The insurance coverage is valid for a minimum of 1 year from the applicant’s date of entry into Canada.
● The insurance coverage amount is at least $100,000
● Proof the insurance has already been paid for.
Applicant Location
Parents or grandparents who are applying for the Super Visa must also apply for it from outside Canada. This means they won’t be allowed to apply for it if they are currently visiting their children or grandchildren inside Canada through another pre-existing visa.
Be Eligible to Enter Canada
Applicants also must not be inadmissible into Canada. You can learn about the different ways you may be inadmissible here. This includes many reasons such as:
● Security reasons
● Human or international rights violations
● Crimes such as driving or operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
● Participating in organized crime.
● Medical reasons
Pass a Medical Exam
Super Visa applicants will also need to pass a medical exam. This exam must be performed by a doctor that is on the list of approved panel physicians. You can learn about the medical exam process and the fees you will need to pay here.
Proof of Funds
Parents of grandparents who wish to apply for a Super Visa will also need to prove that they are financially supported by the child or grandchild that is sponsoring them. Some documents for providing proof of funds include:
● T4/T1 for the recent tax year or a Notice of Assessment (NOA)
● An employment letter that includes information about salary and hiring date.
● Stubs for employment insurance.
● Pay stubs
● Bank statements
Additional Considerations
The information we have provided above is just a few of the many eligibility requirements IRCC uses to assess prospective Super Visa applicants. They would like each parent or grandparent to prove that they are a genuine visitor to Canada and that they intend to leave after their visit is over.
With this in mind, IRCC may also check for information related to:
● Your ties back to your home country.
● Your reason for visiting Canada.
● Your family
● Your finances
● The economic and political condition of your home country.
Why Choose Elaar Immigration Consulting
As you can see, parents and grandparents will need to meet many requirements to be eligible for parent sponsorship in Canada through the Super Visa. However, meeting the eligibility requirements is simply the first step in the application process. Parents and grandparents will need to spend a fair amount of time and effort filling out their online profile and forms when applying for a Super Visa.
You can make the Super Visa application process much easier with the help of a trustworthy Canadian immigration consultancy such as Elaar Immigration Consulting. Our team of consultants is led by Keshav Sharma, a regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant with extensive immigration and business management experience.
We have helped numerous parents and grandparents apply for the Canada Super Visa and can help make the application process a breeze for you. Please get in touch with us to get started with your Super Visa application.
