Don't know where to begin if you want to invite your parents or grandparents on a Super Visa. We've put up a brief guide to assist you understand the application procedure and learn about what's necessary and how to improve your chances of acquiring this visa. We suggest visiting the official Government website for complete information and a step-by-step application procedure, as well as the most recent processing schedules and news.
The super visa was made by the Canadian government in 2011 so that Canadian citizens and permanent residents could spend more time with their parents and grandparents. With a regular visitor's visa, a person can stay in Canada for up to 6 months. With a super visa, they can stay for up to 2 years per visit. The Super Visa is a multiple-entry visa that lets you go in and out of a country multiple times for up to 10 years. The Super Visa is perfect for parents and grandparents who live in countries that require a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada. It lets them travel freely between Canada and their home country without having to reapply for the visa every 6 months.
To be able to get a super visa, you must meet certain requirements. First, you have to be the visitor's child or grandchild to be able to apply. Second, you have to send an invitation letter with all of your parents' personal information, like their names, dates of birth, addresses, and phone numbers. The letter has to say why they want to come to Canada, how long they plan to stay, and how they will pay for themselves while they are there. In the same letter, you must also include information about yourself, like your name, the number of people in your family, your job title, and proof of your status in Canada. Most importantly, make sure to include a written and signed promise that you will pay for your parents or grandparents' entire stay in Canada, and show proof that your income is at or above the low-income cut-off (LICO) for the total number of people, including the visiting parents or grandparents. If the visa office asks for it, you may need to have this letter notarized. You will have to mail your letter to the person you want to come to Canada, and that person will have to send this letter to the Canadian embassy or consulate outside of Canada when he or she applies for a visa.
Most likely, your parents or grandparents will have to get a medical exam before they can move to Canada. This usually includes filling out a medical questionnaire with an approved panel physician and getting a physical exam, which usually includes checking their height and weight, taking their blood pressure, and listening to their heart and lungs, among other tests. X-rays and lab tests may be needed for the parents or grandparents, depending on how old they are. This kind of screening is normal, and if the results are strange, the doctor will talk to them about it. Depending on how their medical exam goes, they may be sent to a specialist for more tests. It's a good idea to fill out medical requests as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary delays in processing.
Proof of super visa insurance from a Canadian insurance company is another more important part of the super visa application. Before you send in your application, you have to buy insurance and send proof of it with the rest of the paperwork. The insurance must cover at least $100,000 and last for at least a year. People often call these kinds of plans "insurance plans for visitors to Canada." They cover medical emergencies up to the sum insured. Dates on these kinds of policies are very flexible, so they can be changed as needed based on how long it takes to apply for a super visa. We suggest looking at a few different plans and adding coverage for pre-existing conditions if your parents or grandparents already have them. These can include any illness, injury, or medical condition for which they had symptoms and saw a doctor, and which was already present before the policy started. To be covered, the condition would have to be stable for a certain amount of time, usually 4 to 6 months. The details of each company's coverage can be found in the policy wording booklet, so be sure to read it and ask questions if you don't understand something.
Even though super visa is a great program for bringing families back together, it is not a guarantee. The visa officer who looks at the application has the final say on whether or not it is approved. You can improve your chances of getting the super visa for your parents or grandparents by taking a few key steps. The most important thing the government looks at is whether or not the person is just visiting for a short time and plans to go back home when the trip is over. So, it's up to you to show that your parents or grandparents have strong ties to the country where they were born. There might be a job back home, a house, money, or family back in their home country. Check out this page for more information. You should also explain how you will take care of your parents while they are in Canada and send proof of a good insurance plan with a low or medium deductible.
We think of ourselves as experts in the field of super visa insurance because we've been selling these products for more than 10 years. We're happy to help you with any questions or needs you have about insurance. Contact us at any time if you have questions or want some advice. We wish you the best of luck with your super visa application and hope you have a great time with your parents and/or grandparents in Canada.
