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Starting from May 21, Canada will extend invitations to 35,700 potential sponsors who submitted forms in 2020 to sponsor their parents and grandparents. Here’s what you need to know:
Invitation process
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will send invitations over approximately two weeks.
— If you submitted a form in 2020, keep an eye on your email for updates.
Super Visa for extended visits
If you didn’t submit a form in 2020, there’s still an option for your parents or grandparents to visit Canada for an extended period using a Super Visa:
The Super Visa allows visits for up to 5 years at a time, extendable while in Canada.
— It provides multiple entries over a period of up to 10 years.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for a Super Visa, the host must:
— Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian.
— Provide appropriate documentation.
Super visa details
– The Super Visa is a multiple-entry temporary resident visa (TRV) valid for up to ten years.
– Each visit allows a stay of up to 5 years.
– It is different from a visitor visa which allows a maximum stay of six months.
Application process
— Only biological or adopted children can apply as hosts.
— Registered Indian hosts do not need additional proof beyond the Certificate of Indian Status.
Financial support and health insurance
— Hosts must demonstrate financial ability based on set criteria.
— Parents or grandparents must have valid health insurance from a certified provider.