Sunday, 11 November 2012
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has started accepting applications for parent and grandparent super visa as announced earlier.
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada has started
accepting applications for parent and grandparent super visa as
announced earlier. With the Super Visa, parent and grandparent could be
enjoying the company of their family in about eight weeks as compared to
waiting for as long as eight years or more when applying through Family
Class sponsorship.
Super visa is one of the first steps by Canadian gov
Super visa is one of the first steps by Canadian gov
ernment
to reduce the backlog of sponsorship application of parents and
grandparents by the Canadian residents. Parents and Grandparents will
be able to reunite with their children and grand children without
unnecessary delays.
Who Can Apply?
The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Be a parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The applicant must provide proof of the parent or grandparent relationship to the Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Provide a a signed letter from their child or grandchild pledging financial support to the parent or grandparent for the duration of their visit to Canada, including proof that the child or gra
ndchild meets the following minimum necessary income (Low Income Cut-Off);
The minimum necessary income (Low Income Cut-Off)
Size of Family Unit Minimum necessary income
1 person (your child or grandchild) $22,637
2 persons $28,182
3 persons $34,646
4 persons $42,065
5 persons $47,710
6 persons $53,808
7 persons $59,907
More than 7 persons, for each additional person, add $6,099
Expires on December 31, 2012
Undergo an Immigration Medical Examination (IME) prior to being issued a Super Visa;
Submit proof that they have purchased comprehensive Canadian medical insurance that:
is valid for a minimum period of one year from the date of entry to Canada;
provides a minimum of $100,000 in coverage; and
covers the applicant for health care, hospitalization and repatriation.
Applicants satisfy the visa officer that they meet all other standard admissibility criteria. Following are a number of reasons why applicant can be found inadmissible, denied a visa and refused entry to Canada:
security
human or international rights violations
criminality
organized criminality
health grounds
financial reasons
misrepresentation
non-compliance with IRPA or
having an inadmissible family member.
Who Can Apply?
The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Be a parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The applicant must provide proof of the parent or grandparent relationship to the Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Provide a a signed letter from their child or grandchild pledging financial support to the parent or grandparent for the duration of their visit to Canada, including proof that the child or gra
ndchild meets the following minimum necessary income (Low Income Cut-Off);
The minimum necessary income (Low Income Cut-Off)
Size of Family Unit Minimum necessary income
1 person (your child or grandchild) $22,637
2 persons $28,182
3 persons $34,646
4 persons $42,065
5 persons $47,710
6 persons $53,808
7 persons $59,907
More than 7 persons, for each additional person, add $6,099
Expires on December 31, 2012
Undergo an Immigration Medical Examination (IME) prior to being issued a Super Visa;
Submit proof that they have purchased comprehensive Canadian medical insurance that:
is valid for a minimum period of one year from the date of entry to Canada;
provides a minimum of $100,000 in coverage; and
covers the applicant for health care, hospitalization and repatriation.
Applicants satisfy the visa officer that they meet all other standard admissibility criteria. Following are a number of reasons why applicant can be found inadmissible, denied a visa and refused entry to Canada:
security
human or international rights violations
criminality
organized criminality
health grounds
financial reasons
misrepresentation
non-compliance with IRPA or
having an inadmissible family member.
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