Categories: Super Visa

Super Visa for Canada

The Super Visa, a recently created program, has been touted as one of Canada’s best immigration policies. After the closure of the Parental Sponsorship Program, the Super Visa came into action as another means for Parents and Grandparents of Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents to visit for a long term basis.

The Super Visa is essentially a Visitor Visa specifically geared towards Parents and Grandparents and would allow them the ability to visit Canada on an ongoing basis for up to ten (10) years while only having to renew their Super Visa every two (2) years approximately, depending on how long their Super Visa was initially granted for.

In this way, Parents and Grandparents who obtain a Super Visa can visit with their loved ones for an extended period of time. However, you should be aware that this is not a Permanent Resident status but a means nonetheless for those who do not qualify for sponsorship or for those who simply wish to be able to visit family in Canada.

Who Qualifies for Super Visa?

In order to qualify, you, as the applicant, must:

Be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Be allowed to enter Canada, meaning you are not considered inadmissible
Meet the requirements of a Visitor

Super Visa Factors to Consider:

When processing your Super Visa application, an Immigration Officer will assess several different factors before they make a decision. These factors should be adequately demonstrated in your application and supporting documentation if you hope to be successful in your application. An Immigration Officer will look at such things as:

Your ties to your home country;
The purpose of your visit;
Your family ties in Canada
Your financial stability
The overall economic and political stability in your home country; and
An invitation from a Canadian host

Other Requirements for Super Visa

In your Super Visa application, you will also need to prove that:

Your child in Canada meets the Minimum Income Threshold
Provide proof that your child has the ability to provide you with financial support while you are in Canada
You have valid medical insurance coverage in Canada for at least one (1) year
You have completed a Medical Exam conducted by a Panel Physician

Giovanni

Giovanni Crescenzi received his Bachelor with Honours from the University of Ottawa and has been working in the immigration field for approximately three years. He works very closely with clients, assisting them in achieving their goals. Prior to working with Akrami & Associates, Giovanni gained valuable work experience with the Federal Government of Canada before working with another large and well respect Immigration Law Firm. Giovanni has assisted in the successful completion of a large number of cases ranging from permanent to temporary matters. He has a wealth of experience in processing a variety of different case types. Giovanni is currently working towards his membership with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council as an Immigration Consultant.