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Those who failed to submit an Interest to Sponsor form on January 28 under the Parents and Grandparents Program of Canada to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence can still have hope. When the Parents and Grandparents Program of Canada opened to accept Interest to Sponsor forms from interested persons, only 27000 could obtain the form even though more than 100,000 individuals attempted. It led to widespread criticism of the Program as being unfair. In this context, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has informed that permanent residents and Canadian citizens can bring their parents or grandparents to Canada under Canada Super Visa, though on a temporary basis.
Canada Super Visa
Canada Super Visa is a multiple-entry visa with a validity of up to 10 years. Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens/permanent residents who hold this visa can stay in Canada for up to two years at a time. Eligible persons can apply for Super Visa any time of the year and the income requirement for Super Visa is lower compared to Parents and Grandparents Program. Usually the applications for Super Visa are processed within a few weeks.
Canada Super Visa requirements
While applying for Super Visa, a parent or grandparent must submit a signed letter from their child or grandchild inviting them to Canada. The letter must include the following:
- A promise to support the parent or grandparent financially during their visit to Canada
- A list of people in the household of child/grandchild
- A copy of the Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document of the child/grandchild
Those applying for Canada Super Visa must also have medical insurance purchased from a Canadian medical insurance company. The insurance scheme must be valid for at least one year since the date of entry. It must provide the holder a minimum coverage of at least $100,000. The applicant will also have to submit proof that the medical insurance has been paid.
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