The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents to visit Canada or to see their children, several times over the period of ten years. They can initially stay for up to two years without renewing their status, and thereafter they can enter Canada numerous times during a ten-year period. This visa is offered year-round and is one of the best available options for those individuals who want to briefly reconnect with their parents and grandparents under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP).
The Super Visa provides higher chances of family reunions due to the high demand for PGP and its limited availability. It is especially beneficial for nationals of countries that require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to go to Canada because it eliminates the need to continually re-apply for a visitor's visa.
Who qualifies for the Super Visa?
Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible for the Super Visa. They cannot be denied entry to Canada on the basis of their health or criminal record, but they may be subject to additional requirements imposed by the visa office. The visa is exclusively available to Canadian parents or grandparents. Spouses or common-law partners may be added on a Super Visa application, but not dependents.
How do I get a Super Visa?
First of all, in order to get a Super Visa, applicants must be from outside of Canada. The Super Visa application procedure is identical to the standard TRV application process; however, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) must guarantee that the parents and grandparents are properly supported during their stay in Canada. IRCC may also ask for some additional documents during the application process. Some of these extra papers include a signed letter from their Canadian kid or grandchild along with medical insurance from a Canadian insurance provider worth at least $100,000 and so on. The letter must include a financial guarantee for the duration of the stay.
The Canadian kid or grandchild must provide documents proving their citizenship or permanent residency status, as well as the list of the individuals in their home. From the date of entrance, the medical insurance must be valid for at least one year from the date of entry. IRCC does not accept estimates, the applicant must provide proof that the insurance has been paid in order to obtain the visa.
Immigration authorities will also evaluate if the applicant intends to depart the country after the expiry of his or her allowed stay. According to the government website, they will look into the applicant's links to their home nation, the purpose of their travel, their family and money, and their home country's general political stability.
Immigration Pathway for parents and grandparents
Canadians can sponsor their parents and grandparents for immigration under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). This year, PGP candidates will be picked by a draw in September. Over the next two weeks, IRCC will encourage applicants to apply for the PGP. Between October 13 and November 3, 2020, nearly 30,000 invitees had already submitted their Interest to Sponsor forms. The next intake window's date is presently unclear, although it is projected to occur somewhere around 2022.
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