Millions of people immigrate to Canada, one of the best first-world countries known for its amazing and lucrative job offers and quality lives. Indians are no different. Recent statistics show that approx. 118,095 Indians became permanent residents in Canada in 2022. Since many Indians and other foreign nationals settle there, they also want to live with their families abroad.
By acknowledging their ‘family value,’ the Canadian government has launched a super visa through which the parents and grandparents of permanent residents or Canadian citizens can stay in Canada for years. But recently, the Canadian government significantly changed their policy, which benefits Indians the most. How so? Let’s find out.
A super visa is a legal document that allows the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to stay in Canada with their children for almost two years. It is a multi-entry visa through which several people enter Canada over 10 years. To get a super visa, they also need a letter of invitation or “LOI” to submit while applying for this visa. On an important note, during your stay in Edmonton, Canada, visa holders cannot apply for work there.
Like another visa, a super visa also comes with various eligibility criteria which you must fulfill to get the visa. The following are,
Following these factors while applying for a super visa will help you to make no mistakes and avoid rejections and delay in the process. But it would be best if you consult with an experienced immigration consultancy service in Edmonton to increase your chances and avoid mistakes. However, the following factors are,
Most Indians get permanent residents in Canada through Canada Express Entry Program, and India is one of Canada’s largest sources of PR status. Studies conducted in 2021 show that almost one lac Indians became permanent residents in Canada. It also reports that Indian Canadians become the second largest non-European group right after Chinese Canadians.
Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that parents and grandparents could stay up to five years per entry without renewing their status. This new change in super visa will kick in July 2022. Before the changes, the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents could stay up to 2 years, but now it is 10, which makes a significant difference.
In addition, the visa holders can extend their stay up to 2 years through extension applications. Also, remember that only Canadian medical insurance companies provide coverage to visa applicants.
A letter of invitation or LOI is a formal letter from Canadian citizens inviting their parents to stay with them. In the letter, the inviter should clearly state they care for their parents during their stay. While submitting for a super visa, the applicants must submit the LOI to the Canadian embassy in their country. You must include the following information in LOI,
Since most Indians prioritize family values, it is excellent news for them since they enjoy most family time with their loved ones. If your son or daughter settles in Canada and wants to stay with them, contact us at RSR Immigration Consultancy in Edmonton to get a super visa without any issues.
