1. What is the eligibility for a Super Visa for parents?
The child or resident sponsor must show CAD 30,437 annual income (LICO requirement). The applicant must have private health insurance with CAD 100,000 coverage for 1 year and proof of relationship.
2. How long can Super Visa holders stay in Canada?
Up to 5 years per entry (extensions possible). The visa allows multiple entries and is valid for 10 years.
3. What are the income requirements for family sponsorship?
Must meet LICO for 3 years prior. Sponsor for spouse requires CAD 29,000+ income, and add CAD 8,000 per additional child. Notice of Assessment is required as proof.
4. What are the sponsorship rules for dependent children?
Must be under 22 years old, unmarried, and not in a common-law relationship. Over 22 is allowed if financially dependent since before age 22 due to schooling or medical condition.
5. What is the processing time for spouse/family sponsorship?
12 months (outland application) and 13 months (inland application). Submit police certificates and medicals upfront to avoid delays.
6. Super Visa medical insurance requirements?
Private policy covering $100,000 CAD/year for 1 year minimum; from approved Canadian insurers only.
7. Family sponsorship income threshold for parents?
Meet LICO (e.g., $28,000 for couple sponsor); use 3 years' tax records. Spousal sponsorship has no minimum.
8. Sponsorship rules for dependent children under family class?
Under 22 if single/no kids; up to 24 if full-time student (since Oct 2017). Include DNA if undocumented parentage.
9. Processing time for spousal sponsorship inside Canada?
12 months average; open work permit issued after AOR. Submit IMM 1344 with marriage proof.