If you did not receive an invitation to apply under the Parents and Grandparents Program 2023 between October 10th and 23rd, you might want to consider applying for the Super Visa. The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadians to stay in Canada for an extended period of time without having to renew their visitor status.
The benefit of the Super Visa is that is available year-round and is ideal for parents and grandparents living in countries that require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for entry into Canada.
In order to apply for the Super Visa, an applicant must be a parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. They will need to provide proof of this relationship, such as with a birth certificate. A spouse or common law partner can be included on an application, but a dependent may not.
The applicant must also have a signed letter from their child or grandchild inviting them to Canada, promising financial support for the length of the visit and showing proof of medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company.
The child or grandchild of the applicant must be able to prove that they can meet the income requirements of the Super Visa. The purpose of the income requirement is to ensure that the child or grandchild is able to financially support their family members.
Super Visa applicants will also have to undergo a medical examination. If the application is approved by IRCC, the visa will be stamped inside the applicant’s passport. If the applicant is from a visa-exempt country, IRCC will issue the applicant with a letter to be given to a border services officer upon arrival to Canada.
For more information or to get a free Super Visa consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm, you can visit this website.
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