CANADIAN SUPER VISA APPLICATION GUIDE - IMMIGRATION PATHWAYS

Welcome to Immigration Pathways, your trusted resource for navigating the Canadian Super Visa application process. Our comprehensive guide will walk you through each step, ensuring a smooth application experience.

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To qualify for the Canadian Super Visa, applicants must meet specific requirements:

  • Relationship: You must be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Financial Support: Your child or grandchild in Canada must meet a minimum income threshold to sponsor you.
  • Invitation: You need an invitation from your sponsor (child or grandchild) in Canada.
  • Medical Insurance: You must have private medical insurance coverage from a Canadian insurance company for at least one year.

Step 1: Sponsorship And Invitation

  1. Sponsorship Application: Your child or grandchild must submit a sponsorship application to IRCC.
  2. Invitation Letter: Once approved, your sponsor will receive an invitation letter that you'll need for your Super Visa application.
Step 2: Super Visa Application
  1. Complete Application Forms: Fill out the Application for a Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257) and Schedule 1 – Application for a Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257B).
  2. Gather Documents: Prepare necessary documents such as:
    1. Passport and travel history
    2. Invitation letter from your sponsor
    3. Proof of relationship (birth certificate, etc.)
    4. Proof of financial support (sponsor's documents)
    5. Proof of private medical insurance.
  3. Biometrics: Depending on your country, provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
Step 3: Submitting Your Application
  1. Online or Paper Submission: Apply online through IRCC's website or submit a paper application to a visa application center (VAC).
  2. Processing Time: Check current processing times on the IRCC website. Applications typically take several weeks.
Step 4: Decision And Arrival
  1. Notification: You'll be notified of the decision on your application.
  2. Travel Preparation: If approved, make travel arrangements to Canada. Upon arrival, CBSA will assess your admissibility.

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