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Super Visa — multi-entry visa for parents / grandparents
TRV-class but extends to 10-year multiple-entry with 5-year per-stay. Bypass PGP lottery; for immediate parental presence.
CanadaFamilySuper VisaTRV-multiIRPR R179
Super Visa is a multi-entry temporary resident visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens / PRs. Issued under IRPR R179 + special administrative policy. Validity:
• Up to 10 years (multiple entries)
• Each entry: up to 5 years duration (extended from 2 years in 2022 policy update)
• Renewable
It is distinct from PGP (permanent residence) — Super Visa keeps parents as temporary residents but allows long-term stays. Useful for:
• Immediate parental presence (no PGP lottery wait)
• Backup when PGP MNI not met
• Parents who don't want full PR (retain home-country residency)
Draft a Super Visa application strategy for [APPLICANT_NAME] ([RELATIONSHIP] of [SPONSOR_NAME]).
§1 — ELIGIBILITY (180-220 words)
Applicant ([APPLICANT_NAME]) must:
(a) Be a parent or grandparent of [SPONSOR_NAME] (Canadian citizen or PR)
(b) Hold valid passport from country of citizenship
(c) Meet TRV admissibility (no criminal / security / medical inadmissibility)
(d) Have medical insurance:
- Issued by Canadian insurance company OR authorised foreign insurer
- Minimum CAD 100,000 coverage
- Valid for at least 1 year from entry
- Covers healthcare, hospitalization, repatriation
(e) Pass immigration medical exam (Indian applicants — required; panel physician)
(f) Demonstrate strong ties to home country (R216(1)(b) — intent to leave at end of stay)
Sponsor / host ([SPONSOR_NAME]) must:
(a) Be Canadian citizen or PR
(b) Provide written commitment of financial support
(c) Meet Minimum Income Threshold (LICO 1.0, not 1.3 like PGP):
Family of 2: ~CAD 25,310 (verify current)
Family of 3: ~CAD 31,114
Family of 4: ~CAD 37,776
Family of 5: ~CAD 42,842
(etc.)
(d) Provide proof of income via NOA(s)
(e) Reside in Canada
For [SPONSOR_NAME] with [SPONSOR_INCOME_LATEST]: confirm LICO 1.0 met for relevant family size.
§2 — APPLICATION PACKAGE (250-300 words)
Applicant submits:
□ IMM 5257 — TRV application form
□ IMM 5645 — Family Information
□ IMM 5476 — Use of Representative (if RCIC retained)
□ Passport bio + all stamps
□ 2 photos (biometric standard)
□ Application fee: CAD 100 (single-entry); CAD 200 (multi-entry, including biometrics)
□ Biometrics receipt
□ Cover letter from [APPLICANT_NAME]
□ Letter of invitation from [SPONSOR_NAME] (see §3)
□ Sponsor's proof of income (NOA, T4)
□ Sponsor's proof of relationship to applicant (sponsor's birth certificate)
□ Sponsor's proof of Canadian citizenship / PR
□ Applicant's medical exam (panel physician)
□ Applicant's insurance proof from [INSURANCE_PROVIDER]
□ Applicant's home-country ties evidence
□ Police certificates if requested
§3 — LETTER OF INVITATION FROM SPONSOR (200-250 words)
Format:
"To: Visa Officer, IRCC
Re: Letter of Invitation — Super Visa Application
Date: [TODAY]
I, [SPONSOR_NAME], a Canadian [citizen / permanent resident] residing at [ADDRESS], hereby invite my [RELATIONSHIP], [APPLICANT_NAME] (passport number [PASSPORT_NUMBER]), to visit me in Canada under the Super Visa program.
§1 — RELATIONSHIP
[APPLICANT_NAME] is my [RELATIONSHIP]. I confirm the relationship is genuine and supported by [BIRTH CERTIFICATES / MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES].
§2 — PURPOSE OF VISIT
[APPLICANT_NAME] will visit Canada to spend time with family. The intended initial duration of stay is 2 years. [APPLICANT_NAME] will reside at my residence at [ADDRESS] for the duration of the stay.
§3 — FINANCIAL SUPPORT COMMITMENT
I confirm that I will provide:
• Accommodation: free residence at my home
• Daily living expenses: food, transportation, healthcare not covered by insurance
• Any additional costs incurred during the stay
Financial capacity:
• Annual income (NOA Line 150 — most recent tax year): CAD [SPONSOR_INCOME_LATEST]
• Family size (current + applicant + applicant's spouse if accompanying): [X]
• Required income (LICO 1.0): CAD [Y]
• Excess capacity: CAD [Z]
§4 — INSURANCE
[APPLICANT_NAME] has secured private medical insurance from [INSURANCE_PROVIDER] for CAD [100,000+] coverage, valid for at least 1 year from date of entry. Policy attached.
§5 — CONFIRMATION
[APPLICANT_NAME] understands the conditions of the Super Visa and intends to return to [HOME_COUNTRY] at the end of each authorised stay.
I declare the above is true and complete.
[SPONSOR_NAME]
[DATE]
[SIGNATURE]"
§4 — POST-ISSUANCE (60-80 words)
• Super Visa issued: valid up to 10 years OR until passport expiry, whichever is earlier
• Each entry: up to 5 years (CBSA officer at port of entry sets specific stay duration; default is 5 years)
• Extensions / status changes during stay: possible via TRV extension applications
• Cannot work in Canada (Super Visa is visitor class)
• Cannot study in Canada (separate study permit needed)
• Medical insurance must be maintained throughout stay
§5 — CONSIDERATIONS (60-80 words)
• Super Visa is NOT a permanent residence pathway — parents remain temporary residents
• If parents want to pursue PR: file PGP application separately
• Super Visa + PGP can run in parallel — most strategic approach
• Medical insurance cost: CAD 1,500-3,000 per year for elderly parent
• Tax implications: parents on Super Visa are not tax-resident in Canada (unless 183+ days/year, varies)
End with: "DRAFT SUPER VISA APPLICATION — for RCIC review. Verify current LICO threshold against canada.ca; updated annually. Insurance providers approved for Super Visa coverage updated periodically — confirm [INSURANCE_PROVIDER] is currently accepted. Renewable; not a PR pathway."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt