Mumbai: CanadaThe U.S. Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, has announced a relaxation of the term of super-visas given to parents and grandparents visiting the country. In addition, super-visa applicants will also be able to opt for medical insurance coverage by international designated companies – the latter can result in lower costs for parents and grandparents, most of whom are senior citizens.
The period of stay of super-visa holders has been extended for five consecutive years (up from two years) for entry into Canada. It is a multiple entry visa, which is valid for ten years.
Those currently holding a super-visa have the option of requesting an extension of their stay for up to two years at a time while in Canada. This means that existing visa holders will be able to stay for a period of seven consecutive years. These changes will come into effect from July 4.
People of Indian origin are likely to benefit greatly from these announcements. Super-visas are available not only to parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens but also to permanent residents. As is known, India popular point-based . The country is the largest source for permanent residents under express entry Mechanism.
For the past several years, Indians have led the charts in terms of invitations issued to become permanent residents and the number of people admitted as permanent residents. For example: In 2020, Indian citizens received 50,841 invitations to apply for permanent residency in Canada under the ‘express entry’ route. This was 47% of the total invitations (1.07 lakh) issued during this period.
an announcement by immigration refugee and citizenship canada (IRCC), the Immigration Unit of the Government of Canada, states: Since 2011, Canadian citizens and permanent residents have been able to reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada for an extended period of time through the Canadian Super-Visa Program Huh. This multiple-entry visa, which is valid for up to ten years, allows parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for two years at a time. This makes the super-visa more advantageous than the regular multiple-entry visitor visa, under which the duration of stay is usually six months or less. By making Super-Visa more accessible, we will continue our commitment to keeping families together.
“Families are at the heart of Canadian society. An increase in the super-visa program allows family members to rejoin Canada over a longer period of time, helping Canadian citizens and permanent residents to succeed and contribute to society. while providing their parents and grandparents with invaluable opportunities to spend time with their families in Canada, Minister Fraser said.
Currently, only Canadian insurance providers can provide the necessary medical coverage that is required for super-visa applicants. Information about any designated medical insurance companies based outside Canada will be posted on the IRCC website at a later date.
The period of stay of super-visa holders has been extended for five consecutive years (up from two years) for entry into Canada. It is a multiple entry visa, which is valid for ten years.
Those currently holding a super-visa have the option of requesting an extension of their stay for up to two years at a time while in Canada. This means that existing visa holders will be able to stay for a period of seven consecutive years. These changes will come into effect from July 4.
People of Indian origin are likely to benefit greatly from these announcements. Super-visas are available not only to parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens but also to permanent residents. As is known, India popular point-based . The country is the largest source for permanent residents under express entry Mechanism.
For the past several years, Indians have led the charts in terms of invitations issued to become permanent residents and the number of people admitted as permanent residents. For example: In 2020, Indian citizens received 50,841 invitations to apply for permanent residency in Canada under the ‘express entry’ route. This was 47% of the total invitations (1.07 lakh) issued during this period.
an announcement by immigration refugee and citizenship canada (IRCC), the Immigration Unit of the Government of Canada, states: Since 2011, Canadian citizens and permanent residents have been able to reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada for an extended period of time through the Canadian Super-Visa Program Huh. This multiple-entry visa, which is valid for up to ten years, allows parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for two years at a time. This makes the super-visa more advantageous than the regular multiple-entry visitor visa, under which the duration of stay is usually six months or less. By making Super-Visa more accessible, we will continue our commitment to keeping families together.
“Families are at the heart of Canadian society. An increase in the super-visa program allows family members to rejoin Canada over a longer period of time, helping Canadian citizens and permanent residents to succeed and contribute to society. while providing their parents and grandparents with invaluable opportunities to spend time with their families in Canada, Minister Fraser said.
Currently, only Canadian insurance providers can provide the necessary medical coverage that is required for super-visa applicants. Information about any designated medical insurance companies based outside Canada will be posted on the IRCC website at a later date.