{"id":1268,"date":"2022-09-01T01:31:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T01:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/?p=1268"},"modified":"2024-07-15T07:22:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T07:22:38","slug":"how-to-apply-for-parents-and-grandparents-super-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-parents-and-grandparents-super-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to apply for parents and grandparents super visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Parents and Grandparents! Do you want to stay in Canada for up to 5 years to visit your children? The <\/span><b>Canada Super Visa<\/b><b>&#8216;s <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">duration has been increased to five years per entry for parents and grandparents starting on July 4, 2022. Most of the visitors stay in Canada for 6 months on their first arrival. To stay a bit longer, they have to request an extension of their visa, and fees should be paid. The fees start at $100, and the processing time varies based on the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>parents and grandparents super visa<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allows eligible parents and grandparents to stay with relatives in Canada longer than they might on a visitor&#8217;s visa. Several criteria should be met to apply for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/canada-super-visa.php\"><b>Canada super visa<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including health conditions. Let&#8217;s check the benefits, eligibility, and <\/span><b>how to apply for a parents and grandparents super visa.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Benefits of a Super Visa:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Holders of super visas may enter Canada once and remain there for up to five years without having to renew.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It lasts for ten years or more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Additionally, numerous entries and exits are permitted for a maximum of ten years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Qualified parents and grandparents can temporarily reside in Canada with the super visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Parents and grandparents might be sponsored to immigrate to Canada permanently.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You&#8217;ll be qualified for a visit for 5 years at a time if you submit your application on or after July 4, 2022.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Eligibility\u00a0 &amp; Checklist for Super Visa:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Eligible-criteria-for-super-visa-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Eligible-criteria-for-super-visa-300x182.jpg\" alt=\" Eligible criteria for super visa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Eligible-criteria-for-super-visa-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Eligible-criteria-for-super-visa-1024x621.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Eligible-criteria-for-super-visa-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Eligible-criteria-for-super-visa-1536x932.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Eligible-criteria-for-super-visa-2048x1242.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">To qualify for a super visa, you must satisfy a variety of criteria. They are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You must be a Canadian permanent resident or be the parent or grandparent of a citizen of Canada.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You should get a letter from your child or grandchild who resides in Canada. The letter must mention the Canadian resident&#8217;s financial assistance to you, the size of your family, and their citizenship or proof of permanent residence in Canada.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A super visa must also be applied for and printed from outside of Canada and must be permitted to enter Canada.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Along with the medical examination for immigration, you must submit medical documentation proving your insurance with a Canadian medical insurance provider.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The medical insurance document should be valid for at least a year from the date of entry and should cover $100,000 in the emergency policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/canada-pr-points-calculator.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Planning-to-move-to-Canada.gif\" alt=\"Canada PR calcualtor\" width=\"1200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Submit proof of your funds:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You must have proof that the child or grandchild who is inviting you has the necessary income to support the family.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Current tax year forms of T4 or T1 should be submitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Provide the Notice of Assessment(NOA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Share the benefit statement of Employment Insurance (EI).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A copy of the job letter should be provided, including salary, designation, and hiring date.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Pay slips and bank statements should be given.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Canadian government will also verify your links with your country, your visiting purpose, your family background, your financial status, and the stability of your country&#8217;s economy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Also read :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/fastest-way-to-immigrate-to-canada\/\">5 Fastest pathways to immigrate to Canada to get PR<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Applying for a Super Visa:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Parents&#8217; or Grandparents&#8217; super visa can be applied online via the IRCC portal and should be outside of Canada. Below are the steps for applying via the IRCC portal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portal-portail.apps.cic.gc.ca\/signin?lang=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRCC portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sign up if you are a new member or sign in using your valid email id and strong password.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Enter the details and upload your documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Pay the fees with a credit card.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you find it difficult to apply online, feel free to contact us.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Super visa <\/b><b>Required Documents:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The following documents need to be collected and uploaded to the IRCC portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Vaccination proof by ArriveCan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Travel and contact details<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Invitation letter by the family member<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Medical insurance certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Notice of Assessment document<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">T4 or T1 form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Job offering letter with a payslip<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sources of income proof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Relationship proof like a birth certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Identity documents like passports<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The final steps:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>super visa Canada <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">processing time will vary based on the visa office and the country. Your passport or any other original documents will be returned to you after processing the application. Your passport will be sent with the visa after your application has been approved. Fake documents are not acceptable and returnable.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You may find it challenging to submit an online application for your super visa. We, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\">GreenTree Immigration<\/a>, are happy to handle the process of applying for a parent or grandparent visa. You can rest assured that your super visa will be granted, and the entire process will be hassle-free with GreenTree Immigration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">We also assist in getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/express-entry-canada.php\">Canada PR visa<\/a>, building your resume and profile, and providing all immigration services with a free consultation. Also, you can check your eligibility online for immigration. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about Super Visas or any other immigration process, and a member of the GreenTree Team will be pleased to go over your choices with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Parents and Grandparents! Do you want to stay in Canada for up to 5 years to visit your children? 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