In November of 2011, the category that allowed Canadians to sponsor their parents and grandparents to immigrate to Canada was suspended indefinitely. However, it is still possible to bring these family members to Canada on a new category called Super Visitor Visa. The Super Visitor Visa is valid for up to 10 years, allows for multiple-entry, and it is possible to stay up to two years per visit.
The sponsor must be able to prove that they are financially able to support the applicant fully, for the entire duration of their stay in Canada. Another requirement is that the applicant must have full private medical coverage for the duration of their stay.
This is the most suitable option for parents and grandparents who do not have travel restrictions, and do not plan to live in Canada permanently.
Nuriye Sahin is a Canadian Immigration Consultant and a member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. She represents her clients with their temporary resident and permanent resident applications, as well as appeals to the Immigration Appeal Division. She graduated from the University of Istanbul, Faculty of Law in 1986. After working as a lawyer for 14 years as a member of the Istanbul Bar Association, she immigrated to Canada.
Did you know that there are many different ways to immigrate to Canada – that it is crucial to know which category suits you most, to maximise the chances of a positive outcome for your application?