Canada Super Visa
IRCC has recently announced significant changes to the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa.
Starting on July 4, 2022:
The maximum length of stay per entry into Canada for Super Visa holders will be increased to five years.
People currently in Canada with a Super Visa have the option to request an extension of their stay for up to two years. This means that current Super Visa holders can now remain in Canada for up to seven years in a row. In the future, the Immigration Minister of Canada will be able to designate international medical insurance companies to provide coverage for Super Visa applicants
Currently, Super Visa holders are permitted a maximum stay of two years per entry. The Super Visa is a 10-year visa that allows multiple entries.
Presently, only Canadian insurance providers can offer the required medical coverage for Super Visa applicants. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has stated that it will reveal additional information at a later date.
These reforms were initially proposed via Bill C-242 by Kyle Seeback, a Conservative Party of Canada member of Parliament.
IRCC reports that Canada issues approximately 17,000 Super Visas annually.
The Super Visa has served as an alternative to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Since sponsor demand exceeds available spots, IRCC usually opens a lottery selection. Plans for PGP for 2022 remain unchanged.
Super Visa applicants must pass a medical examination and show proof of private health insurance from an authorised insurer. Host children or grandchildren must meet minimum income requirements set by IRCC.
Families are the foundation of Canadian society. The enhancements to the Super Visa program allow longer reunification for families and support permanent residents and citizens, according to Canada's Immigration Minister Sean Fraser.
What are the benefits of a Canadian immigration visa?
Holding Canada's immigration visa grants permanent residency and access to government programs including healthcare and education. It allows you to live and work anywhere in Canada and sponsor eligible family members.
What are the best ways to immigrate to Canada?
Popular immigration programs include Express Entry, Start-up Visa, Provincial Nominee Program, Family Sponsorship, Quebec Skilled Worker, Agri-Food Pilot, and Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP).
Who is eligible for Canadian Permanent Residence?
Canadian PR is offered to skilled professionals under economic programs and also to selected applicants under humanitarian categories.
What is Canada's Economic Immigration Category?
Economic immigration is designed for skilled professionals in managerial, technical, and trade occupations through:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
What is CRS in Canadian immigration?
CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) scores candidates based on age, education, experience, and language skills. Higher-ranked applicants receive Invitations to Apply (ITA) for Canadian PR.