Eligibility Requirements for Canada Parents and Grandparents Super Visa

Canada's Parents & Grandparents Extended Stay Temporary Resident Visa aka Super Visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for up to 2 years, and is only available to someone who is either the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada. A Super Visa is valid for up to 10 years.

Eligible Requirements for a Canada Super Visa
  • Eligibility Requirements for a Canada Super Visa

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  • Be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada

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  • Have a signed letter from the child or grandchild who invites you to Canada 

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  • A list and number of people in the household of the child or grandchild who invites you to Canada

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  • A promise of financial support for the duration of your visit from the child or grandchild who invites you to Canada

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  • A copy of the child or grandchild who invites you to Canada's Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document

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  • Have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is valid for at least one year from the date of entry with at least $100,000 for minimum coverage

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  • Have proof that the medical insurance has been paid

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  • Proof of Funds Requirements for a Canada Super Visa: Accepted documents to prove the child or grandchild who invites you must prove that their household meets the minimum necessary income.

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  • Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year   

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  •  Employment Insurance stubs

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  • employment letter including salary and date of hiring

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  • Pay stubs

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  • Bank statements 

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  • Other factors considered in Canada Super Visa Applications

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  • Your ties to your home country

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  • The purpose of your visit

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  • Your family and finances 

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  • The overall economic and political stability of your home country

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  • To learn more about Canada\'s Parents and Grandparents Super Visa Program, contact Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah contact@Ackahlaw.com 

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