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The Canadian Immigration department launched the super visa program back in 2014 to help children and grandchildren residing in
Canada reunite with their parents and grandparents by permitting longer visiting periods for up to two years consecutively. This
has eased the stress of reapplying for new visitor visas that are valid for only six months which has seen an increase in the
number of applications for super visas.
40,000 is the number of applications set to be accepted by the Canada immigration office in 2021, with only 10,000 being carried
over from the 2020 intake process. Family reunification plays a critical role in attracting, retaining, and integrating foreign
nationals into the success of Canada.
Super Visa Permit Type
Super visa differs from the regular visitor visa because the latter limits your stay to only six months with the need for new
applications if you want to extend your stay beyond the given period. With the super visa, eligible applicants can visit their
families in Canada for up to two consecutive years without renewing their status and is valid for ten years. There are only two
types of super visa permits types.
Parents and grandparent super visa : The visa was intended to reunite children and grandchildren with their parents and
grandchildren. Proof that you are related has to be provided during the application process.
Spouse super visa : As a Canadian resident, you can sponsor your spouse for a super visa, but you need to prove that your
relationship is genuine and authentic. Proof can vary from joint bank statements showing the same address in Canada to copies of
joint utility bills.
Eligibility
Super Visa is only eligible to parents and grandparents of a Canadian citizen or an individual with permanent residency in the country. A signed letter from your grandchild or child who is inviting you to Canada is also required showing they promise to support you financially for the entirety of the visit, a list and the total number of people in the Canadian resident's household, and a copy of the person's Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document.
Documents that you may need to apply for a super visa permit
Before and while applying for a super visa, you need to have some documents that act as proof supporting your application. You also need to meet specific requirements set by the Canadian immigration offices before they can accept your application.
Signed letter
To acquire a super visa, the parent or grandparent needs to have a letter from their child or grandchild who will be hosting them while in Canada. The letter includes the total number of occupants in the Canadian resident’s household, the host promising to cover your financial expenses for the period you will be in the country and a copy of the child or grandchild's Canadian citizenship.
Medical insurance
You need to prove that you have medical insurance coverage of at least $100,000 and is valid for up to a year from the date of entry. No quotes are accepted; ensure you have paid for the medical insurance before starting the application process.
Medical and immigration exams
It’s mandatory to have a medical exam when applying for a parent and grandparent super visa. The exam has to be conducted by a limited number of panel physicians; personal doctors cannot conduct the exam. However, panel physicians cannot make the final decision regarding your medical exam. You can get a medical exam within 30 days after submitting your super visa application.
Proof of relationship
You need to produce documents that support you are related to the Canadian citizen you claim to be visiting. The document could range from a birth certificate, a copy of the inside back cover of the relative's passport showing the relative's parents' marriage, to official documents acknowledging the applicant as a parent.
- Letter of employment showing annual earnings
- Evidence showing that you have arranged to receive financial support
- Personal bank statements
- Evidence of income of your Canadian host or family member, if any.
Proof of financial support
The minimum income threshold requirement for the Super Visa eligibility criteria for the child or grandchild of the applicant is at least $24 949 for a single person. Any extra person will cost more than $6,500 each. The host has to prove their income by providing any of the following:
- A recent copy of T1 or T4 from your employer, and if unemployed, obtain a letter confirming annual income
- A recent copy of the Notice of Assessment.
- Employment insurance pay stubs
- Official letter from your employer stating salary, job description, and title.
Proof of good health
To acquire a Canadian visitor visa, you must be in good health, and you need to visit a panel physician to get a medical exam. Remember, your usual doctor doesn't cut it. There is an approved list of physicians allowed to conduct medical exams.
Other factors you need to know.
Other factors are considered before the Canadian immigration office can decide if you can come to Canada. The factors can vary from home country ties, the purpose of your visit, to your home country's overall economic and political stability. You need to calculate the family size whenever you make an application for the super visa, and the following people must be included when calculating the family size.
- Spouse of the Canadian resident
- Dependents of inviting child or grandchild
- Parents and grandparents of the Canadian citizen