Canada Parent and Grandparent Super Visa

The Canadian Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents to come to Canada by taking a few steps and providing some documents. The super visa is the best way for parents and grandparents as it doesn’t have any restrictions. Those who have a super visa can come to Canada as a visitor for up to 5 years, without the need to renew their status.

Shervin Madani

Senior Immigration Consultant (RCIC# 506959)
Ashton College faculty member in immigration
More than 5 years of experience as an immigration officer
The experience of successful cases from more than 20 different nationalities

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Requirements & Benefits of Super Visa

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What is the Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents?

Effective July 4, 2022, the super visa gives a unique opportunity to applicants who want to visit their children or grandchildren in Canada. This type of visa is valid for up to 10 years. During this period, those with a super visa can stay in the country for up to 5 years after arriving in Canada, and they don’t need to renew their status. The super visa, also known as the multiple Canadian visa, is available throughout the year to submit an application, and you will need to have a minimum income to submit a visa application for your parents and grandparents. Note that IRCC receives around 200,000 sponsorship applications each year, but there are only 35,000 applications resulting in a visa. You need to be careful when preparing the required documents and submitting the application form to succeed. You can contact our immigration lawyers to do the super visa process for you.

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Direction

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Submission

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Success

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Who Can Apply for a Canadian Super Visa?

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can apply for a super visa opening the way for their parents or grandparents to come to Canada. This visa type can be categorized under the sponsorship visa, in which you can provide the required documents to become a sponsor of your parents or grandparents after proving you have enough funds to support them. It is important to know that no dependents are allowed to be included in this program, and only parents or grandparents can get a super visa and visit their children in the country.

Parents and Grandparents Super Visa Eligibility Criteria

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), persons who come to the country must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a Canadian super visa:

Being a parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident

Having a signed letter from your child or grandchild who wants to invite you to Canada. The letter must include:

A promise of financial support during your stay in Canada
The list and number of people in the household of the sponsor
A copy of the sponsor’s citizenship or permanent resident document

Having medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that should be:

Valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry
At least $100,000 in emergency coverage
Approved that the medical insurance has been fully paid

Applicants must also apply for the program from outside Canada, and the government of Canada requires medical exam documents. There might be some other requirements and eligibility criteria that will be said after reviewing your application by the Canadian government. This is the most important information that the government of Canada might ask you about after submitting a super visa application:

Applicants’ ties to home country
The purpose of your visit
The economic and political stability of your home country

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Parents and Grandparents Visa Process

The application process for the parents’ and grandparents’ super visa is similar to other types of visitor visas. However, there are some differences in the required documents. Online applications are recommended since applicants can complete the application submission process within a few minutes. But paper applications are also considered. As an invitee, you can sign in to the IRCC website and create an account to start the application for a Canadian super visa. This is a step-by-step process for those who want to succeed in obtaining a Canadian multiple-entry visa:

Create an Account

All applicants can create unique accounts and link their visa applications to do the process simply. There is no need to worry about the online application as you only need to visit the IRCC website and create a new account with your email address and password. By choosing the online method, you can avoid application delays and save time.

Gather Essential Documents

It is very important to download the application checklist for the parents’ and grandparents’ super visa and prepare all essential documents for a successful visa application. You can contact our immigration consultants to get full recommendations on how you should gather all the necessary documents without any time delay. We help you organize and submit a foolproof application. Keep in mind that some of the documents can vary based on your home country. So, staying updated with the IRCC website notifications and news is an essential step to completing a successful application.

Fill out the Application Form

After getting all the necessary documents ready, you can start a new super visa application and fill out the application form. Please be careful in this step since incorrect information can lead to failure. It doesn’t take so much time to fill out the form, and you can perform the process in a few minutes. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the Canadian super visa application form.

Pay the Fees and Submit an Application

The application fee is required for all types of Canadian visas, and you can pay the processing fees using a debit or credit card. The processing fee for submitting a super visa application is $100 CAN. If you need to do the biometrics process, the fee is $85 per person, which is paid at the final step of application submission. Note that the biometrics fee is $170 per family (2 or more people).

Submit Additional Documents if Requested

Applicants may be asked to submit additional documents while processing the application. This depends on the home country and some other factors. There may be a need to provide medical exam documents, police clearance certificates, etc. You can check the application status online and submit any additional documents instantly to proceed with your super visa application.

Receive a Super Visa and Get Ready to Come to Canada

Once the super visa is processed and approved, you can call your parents or grandparents and inform them. The visa allows your parents or grandparents to travel to Canada as many times as they want until the multiple visa is valid. It is important to bring the necessary documents, such as a passport, visa, and medical insurance, with them since the border officer will ask for these documents to let them enter the country.

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What Are the Required Documents for Getting a Super Visa?

There are 2 types of documents required for submitting an application. First, the sponsor must provide the following documents to be able to create an application and request a Canadian super visa: Proof of income showing that you can support your parents or grandparents

PR card or citizenship status in Canada
Driving license
Employment letter
Proof of tax remittance (T4 or T1)
Filling out the application form

Then, persons who want to come to Canada with the support of the sponsor must provide these documents:

Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining
Invitation letter from the sponsor
Evidence to prove they are parents or grandparents of the sponsor
Bank statement for the last 6 months
Medical and police clearance certificates
Insurance coverage for at least 1 year or total coverage of $100,000

Proof of Funds for Succeeding in Canadian Super Visa

The child or grandchild who invites you to Canada must have enough income and meet the minimum necessary income requirements. The government of Canada accepts these documents for proof of funds:

Notice of assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year
Employment letter, including all the information about the sponsor’s job and salary
Pay stubs
Bank statement
Valid employment insurance benefit statements

According to IRCC, the Low Income Cut-OFF for obtaining a Canadian super visa is as follows:

Size of family unit	Minimum necessary 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	$6.985

Our Services: Work with Experts

To obtain a Canadian super visa, it is crucial to provide accurate documents, such as financial status, proof of family relationship, and all the required documents in general. Filling out the forms correctly and collecting the documents in an orderly manner will significantly reduce the probability of visa rejection. Trust Immigration Services Inc. makes the process of obtaining a Canadian Super Visa easy for you by:

Checking the eligibility of the applicant and the inviter
Preparing the documents required to obtain a Canadian super visa
Filling out the application form and related documents
Submitting the visa application on the IRCC website
Creating a profile on a VAC website and scheduling a time for the biometrics process
Helping applicants write the invitation letter
Asking the federal court to review the application if rejected and taking the case to court in case of unfair visa rejections
Asking the federal court to review the application if rejected and taking the case to the court in case of unfair visa rejections