IRCC Announces Major Super Visa Reforms in Canada
A foreign national needs to undergo several rules and regulations to immigrate to Canada. Canada is an excellent place to stay, work, or visit. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are there to assist regarding immigration-related issues.
A number of immigration programs are there to assist you. If you are planning to visit or travel to Canada, a Tourist visa is available for your help. If you are heading towards Canada for your job purpose, various work permits are there. Suppose you are moving to Surrey BC for business purposes; you can apply for a specific provincial nominee program.
There is another program that can help your parents or grandparents stay with you in Canada if you are currently associated with any Canadian company. IRCC declares this visa program as Super Visa. If your child or grandchild lives in Canada for their job purpose, you can easily stay with them without any hassle.
According to IRCC, more than 17,000 super visas are generated in a single calendar year. And most importantly, observing the success rate of this visa program, IRCC has just announced a significant reform related to super visas.
Previous Rules vs New Reforms
If you already have a super visa, you know that the validity of the visa is 2 years with a single entry. But from 4th July 2022 onwards, IRCC reformed the validity period from 2 years to 5 years for a single super visa entry. The new reforms include –
- New super visa holders are now able to extend their stay in Canada to 5 years per entry.
- Current super visa holders can live in Canada for 7 years straight with 2 years of extension.
- IRCC authority releases permission for the international medical insurance companies to communicate and associate with the super visa applicants regarding insurance-related stuff.
Basic Requirements to Apply for a Super Visa
You can only apply for a super visa if your child or grandchild is living and working in Canada being a foreign national. If you are planning to reconnect with your parents or grandparents to Canada, a Super Visa is the best option for you. There are certain requirements which you need to the checklist before applying for the visa.
Firstly you need to have good enough financial backup to stay and survive in Canada. The Visa officer can ask you about the sole purpose of your visit and make sure you have a purpose. Thereafter, you need to clarify the number of people who are shifting from the foreign nation to Canada.
In the End
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, stated about the super visa program, “Families are at the heart of Canadian society. The enhancements to the super visa program allow family members to reunite for longer in Canada, which helps everyday Canadian citizens and permanent residents succeed and contribute to society while affording their parents and grandparents invaluable opportunities to spend time with their family in Canada”. The Canadian Government is lenient enough for your immigration.
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