Super Visa

The Canada Super Visa is a special visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. To qualify, applicants must prove their relationship, undergo medical examinations, obtain Canadian health insurance, and meet income requirements. The sponsoring relative in Canada must provide financial support. The Super Visa enhances family connections by offering an extended stay option while ensuring healthcare coverage for visiting family members.

Eligibility Requirements for Super Visa

Who Can Host You:

• Your son, daughter, or grandchild can host you.
• They must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian.
• Your son or daughter, who must be at least 18 and living in Canada, needs to have enough income.

Invitation Letter:

• Your son or daughter needs to write a letter inviting you to Canada.
• The letter should say why you’re coming, how long you’ll stay, and that they’ll help with money.
• If your son or daughter’s spouse or partner is in Canada and is a citizen or permanent resident, they can also sign the letter.

How to Apply:

• You should be in your home country when applying
• Wait for instructions from a visa office outside Canada.
• You need permission to enter Canada and must do a medical check.
• You can not include your other family members in this application

Health Insurance Requirements

Insurance Rules:

• You must show proof of health insurance from a Canadian or approved foreign company.
• The insurance should cover you for at least a year.
• The insurance must cover medical care, hospital stays, and going back to your home country, with at least $100,000 for emergencies.

Keep Your Insurance Valid:

• Always have a valid health insurance plan while you’re in Canada.
• If your insurance is ending before you leave, make sure to renew it.
• Show the border officer your proof of payment for insurance when you arrive in Canada

Consideration for a Super Visa Application

• Proof of Relationship: Include documents that establish the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, or other supporting documents

• Connections to Home Country: Visa officers evaluate the applicant’s ties to their home country or current residence. Assessment includes the applicant’s family, property, employment, and other connections that indicate a strong intention to return after the authorized stay in Canada.

• Purpose and Justification: The applicant needs to articulate a clear and genuine purpose for visiting Canada, whether it be for family time, special events, or medical reasons. This purpose should align with the established criteria of the Super Visa program.

• Financial Condition: Demonstration of sufficient funds to support oneself during the stay is essential. Applicants must provide evidence of income, assets, and the ability to obtain private medical insurance coverage.

• Political and Economic Stability: Visa officers consider the overall political and economic stability of the applicant’s home country or country of birth. This assessment helps gauge the likelihood of the applicant returning at the end of their authorized stay in Canada

Length of Stay

The Super visa allows eligible individuals to stay in Canada for up to five years with multiple entries over a ten-year period, promoting family reunification. The length of stay for Super visa holders may be up to 5 years per entry into Canada. Further, Super visa holders who currently hold a Super visa also have the option to extend their stay by up to 2 years while in Canada, which implies that the current Super visa holders may be able to stay in Canada consecutively up to 7 years.

Minimum Necessary Income

Your host must meet or exceeds the minimum necessary income if as mentioned below if applying in the year 2024.

Low Income Cut-off

Sr No	Family size	Minimum necessary gross income
1	person (your host)	$27,514
2	2 person	$34,254
3	3 person	$42,100
4	4 person	$51,128
5	5 person	$57,988
6	6 person	$65,400
7	7 person	$72,814
8	More than 7 people (for each extra person added)	$7,412

What Choices do I have if my Super Visa is Refused?

If your application for a super visa to Canada is denied, there are a few options you can consider:

• Get Expert Advice: Talk to an immigration lawyer if you think the denial was unfair who will check your case, explain the reasons for denial, and advise on next steps like reconsideration or judicial review.

• Reconsideration Request: A qualified immigration professional can help with a strong reconsideration submission.

• Reapply with a Stronger Application: Address issues from the denial and submit a better application with more supporting documents.

• Judicial Review: Only a Canadian lawyer can apply for a judicial review in the Federal Court of Canada.

• Reassess Eligibility: Review visa requirements and check if you meet them. If not, explore alternative pathways or immigration options.

• Explore Other Visas: If a super visa is denied, consider study or work permits if eligible. Consult with immigration lawyer to find the best option for you.

Reasons for Refusal

When applying for a Super Visa to enter Canada, there are several reasons why the application may be denied. These reasons include among others:

• Incomplete or incorrect application may lead to rejection.
• Lack of essential supporting documents, like proof of funds or travel itinerary, can result in visa denial.
• Concerns about the genuineness of submitted documents can lead to rejection.
• Inadequate travel history or previous visa violations may raise concerns about compliance.
• Insufficient ties to the home country, such as family or employment, can result in visa denial.
• Strong family ties in Canada may raise concerns about the applicant’s intent to return.
• Failure to clearly establish the purpose of the visit may lead to rejection.
• Inability to demonstrate sufficient funds for the stay can result in a visa denial.
• Host’s financial documents not complete may impact the application.
• Lack of proof for travel medical insurance coverage may lead to rejection.
• Security concerns, like a criminal record, can result in a visa denial.
• Providing false information or fraudulent documents leads to automatic refusal.
• Failure to meet health requirements may result in visa denial.
• History of overstaying previous visas raises compliance concerns.
• Doubts about genuine intent to leave Canada at the end of the authorized stay can lead to refusal.
• Longer stays may require substantial financial resources to support oneself.
• Unlawful status in the home country may impact admissibility to Canada.

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