The visa can remain valid for up to 10 years, allowing for re-entry during this period of time.
Parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for the Super Visa. The applicants cannot be inadmissible to Canada on the basis of health or security, and they may be required to meet specific conditions set forth by the visa office through which they will be applying. It is important to note that no dependents can be included in this application.
The Super Visa is ideal for parents and grandparents living in countries that require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for entry to Canada. By obtaining the super visa, they will be able to travel freely between Canada and their country of residence without the worry and hassle of regularly re-applying for a TRV.
The application process is similar to that for a regular TRV. However, additional documentation is required to ensure that the parents and grandparents will be well supported during their time in Canada. This requirement includes:
A letter of invitation from the child or grandchild residing in Canada; Documents that prove the child or grandchild meets the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) minimum (see table below);
Proof of parental relationship with child or grandchild, such as a birth certificate that names him or her as a parent; and
Proof of medical insurance coverage for at least one year with a Canadian insurance company.
The application should be processed at the Canadian visa office responsible for the applicant’s place of residence outside of Canada. Depending on the visa office, additional documentation may be needed.
This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents, and spouse or common-law/conjugal partner and dependent children. Canada strongly supports keeping families together whenever possible. The processing of Family Class applications is given the highest priority at Canadian Visa Offices.
The Spousal Sponsorship Category
This program is a subsection of the Family Class immigration category. Under this program, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident may sponsor a spouse or common-law partner for Canadian permanent residence.
Both the Canadian citizen or permanent resident (also called the ‘sponsor’) and the foreign national (the ‘sponsored person’) must be approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in order for the sponsored person to receive a visa.
The sponsor and sponsored person must prove that their relationship qualifies under one of three categories: Spouse, Common-law Partner and Conjugal Partner
NOTE: Canada recognizes same-sex marriage, and same-sex partners may be eligible to apply under any of the above three categories, provided they meet all eligibility requirements.
This program given you two options- Inland sponsorship and outland sponsorship.
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