SUPER VISA
Canada’s Parent and Grandparents Sponsorship program is overwhelmed, and there are huge backlogs in the accepted applications.
The super visa offers parents and grandparents the possibility of visiting Canada for up to 5 years on each entry into Canada. An applicant is eligible for a super visa if they meet the requirements for temporary residence in Canada as a visitor and provide the additional required documentation.
To be eligible for a super visa, applicants must provide the following:
proof of their relationship to the child or grandchild (who must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident), such as
a copy of the child’s or grandchild’s birth certificate
a copy of the child’s or grandchild’s baptismal certificate
another official document naming the applicant as the parent or grandparent
proof of an immigration medical examination and of being admissible to Canada on health grounds
satisfactory evidence that the applicant has private medical insurance that is from a Canadian insurance company, is valid for a minimum of 1 year from the date of entry, and meets all the following criteria:
It covers the applicant for health care, hospitalization and repatriation.
It provides a minimum of $100,000 emergency coverage.
It is valid for each entry into Canada and is available for review by the border services officer upon request.
a letter of invitation written and signed by the host child or grandchild that includes the following:
a promise of financial support for the length of the applicant’s intended stay in Canada
a list of all members of the household in Canada (including the visiting parent(s) or grandparent(s))
a copy of the host child or grandchild’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document
proof of financial support by the child or grandchild. This means that the child or grandchild who invites the applicant must prove that their household meets the low income cut-off (LICO). The Canadian or permanent resident spouse or common-law partner of the host child or grandchild may co-sign the invitation letter to meet the LICO minimum.
FSB Immigration Services can assist you in applying for a Super Visa.
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