A super visa is a multiple entry visitor visa specifically for the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. It allows holders to stay in Canada for up to two years at a time without needing to renew their status.

Super Visa vs Visitor Visa

Super visas are a type of Canadian visitor visa that are only available to parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. The biggest difference between a super visa and a visitor visa is the length of time you are allowed to stay in Canada. Normally, a visitor visa can be valid for a stay of up to 6 months. To prolong your stay in Canada you need to apply to extend your visa. With a super visa, you may be able to stay in Canada for up to two years at a time without needing to apply for an extension.

There are a couple of conditions that must be met in order to apply for the Super Visa:

• You must have an invitation from a host in Canada (i.e. your child or grandchild). The host must meet a minimum income threshold, as they are responsible for your financial support while in Canada.
• The host/sponsor must meet the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO), the minimum necessary income requirement according to the size of the family in Canada as well as the number of person they are sponsoring. Both husband and wife along with the other earning members can club their income to prove that they meet the requirement. They all need to provide the most recent Canadian tax return (Notice of assessment) to assess whether line 150 altogether meet or exceed this amount.
• You must pass a medical examination.
• Canadian healthcare insurance coverage of $100,000 for at least 1 full year.

Supper Visa refusal: There is a possibility that despite of fulfilling all the requirements your case is rejected. If your supper visa is refused and you fulfil all the conditions as mentioned above, we can help you. You can contact us for additional information regarding a Super Visa and supper visa refusal.