A Brief Look at Super Visa from Canada
It was a dream come true when you received your permanent residency visa through Express Entry immigration system of Canada.
However, in your run to achieve your dream, someone was left behind, unfortunately.
Yes, you might have guessed it now, your parents and grandparents. Canadian immigration authorities realize the importance of a complete family and it for this reason the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa has been designed by them.
Permanent residents and citizens of Canada who came through Express Entry system can bring their parents and grandparents to visit Canada for an extended period of time through the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa.
The guidelines for Super Visa holders were updated on June 18th 2018. As per the new guidelines, every entry to Canada through Super Visa should be for a duration of up to 2 years and it can be extended for one year.
Before this change happened, Super Visa were usually issued for a period of two years for the initial entry and for a period of six months in subsequent entries.
Who can apply for Super Visa?
This visa is designed specifically for all parents and grandparents of permanent residents and citizens of Canada by way of Express Entry system, who want to visit Canada for a long duration.
Is there a need for insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory for all applicants to have a private medical insurance before they land in Canada.
The Super Visa was introduced in the year 2011 and since than thousands of international parents and grandparents have come to Canada. This visa has benefited communities and families across the country, not just economically, but socially as well.
For example, with parents and grandparents at home it becomes easy for Express Entry system permanent residents in Canada to take care of their infants. This enables working-age immigrants to dedicate their maximum time in their profession.
Immigrants to Canada through Express Entry system should keep in mind that Super Visa holders do not have permission to work in Canada. There is a different program for parents and grandparents through which they can become permanent resident of Canada.
Super Visa – What You Should Know?
In order to apply for Super Visa, the following conditions are supposed to be fulfilled –
- An invitation from a host in Canada. The host is supposed to fulfill the minimum income threshold as they are responsible to take care of the finances.
- Clear a medical examination
- A valid Canadian medical insurance of at least one year. A proof of medical insurance coverage from a Canadian insurance provider.
The insurance coverage should –
- At least one year validity
- Cover hospitalization, healthcare and repatriation
- Minimum coverage – $100,000
- Be valid for every entry to Canada
- Can be reviewed by an officer at a Canadian port of entry
