Bringing family together - Canada Vs UK

[lone_ranger]

Hi Guys

Hope all are doing great

I am researching on Canadian immigration these days and faced by one issue for which I need input from experts or one going through the same situation as mine

Just a brief background. We are 2 brothers (I am in the UK, another brother in the home country with parents).
I am currently considering for both of us brothers to apply for Canadian immigration and plan out to move to Canada ultimately

My main concern is about my parents who are currently in the home country. One of the option I have in mind for parents is to apply super visa for them once we both get into Canada and we can bring them to canada on super visa rather than applying for PR for them.

1) I have heard that the super visa is for 10 years. It is for 10 years by default or is there any other slabs for it as well? such as 2 years, 5 years etc.?

2) How long before I can apply super visa for them after landing in Canada? is there any income threshold that I need to meet for super visa?

3) How difficult is to secure super visa. I mean given my situation, where both the childs are PR holders and both the parents are alone in home country, will it be difficult to secure super visa for parents? if so how difficult? and what challenges one might expect?

4) If anyone from the UK here or have any experience, they only offer visitor visa for 6 months, 2, 5, 10 years.
Comparing these two (Canada, UK) which is more feasible to call in your parents?

 

[scylla]

Hi Guys

Hope all are doing great

I am researching on Canadian immigration these days and faced by one issue for which I need input from experts or one going through the same situation as mine

Just a brief background. We are 2 brothers (I am in the UK, another brother in the home country with parents).
I am currently considering for both of us brothers to apply for Canadian immigration and plan out to move to Canada ultimately

My main concern is about my parents who are currently in the home country. One of the option I have in mind for parents is to apply super visa for them once we both get into Canada and we can bring them to canada on super visa rather than applying for PR for them.

1) I have heard that the super visa is for 10 years. It is for 10 years by default or is there any other slabs for it as well? such as 2 years, 5 years etc.?

2) How long before I can apply super visa for them after landing in Canada? is there any income threshold that I need to meet for super visa?

3) How difficult is to secure super visa. I mean given my situation, where both the childs are PR holders and both the parents are alone in home country, will it be difficult to secure super visa for parents? if so how difficult? and what challenges one might expect?

4) If anyone from the UK here or have any experience, they only offer visitor visa for 6 months, 2, 5, 10 years.
Comparing these two (Canada, UK) which is more feasible to call in your parents?

1) The length of the super visa is entirely up to IRCC. Some people get 10 years - some don't. Some are refused. I assum you're aware that a 10 years super visa doesn't actually let them stay in Canada for 10 years.
2) Yes, you need to meet an income threshold. You have to wait until you have a job in Canada that meet this requirement. You also don't want to apply too soon after coming to Canada since it make may it look like they're trying to move here rather than just visit. Typically we recommend waiting 6-8 months after you arrive before applying. Income requirements: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5256-applying-visitor-visa-temporary-resident-visa.html#incometables
3) You should expect this may make it more difficult. IRCC may have concerns they are trying to come here long term given both children are in Canada. To be approved, they must show they have strong ties to their home country and have no plans on remaining in Canada long term.

 

[lone_ranger]

Hi scylla,
Thanks for your response

1) Yes I have heard that in super visa parents can stay up to 2 years in a single attempt and then they have to exit.

2) Further, I think super visa can not be replaced with PR. I mean it doesn't work like that it will allow parents to stay in Canada for straight 10 years. Visa officer or immigration officer may object on someone following same pattern. Is my understanding right?

3) What is best solution in my given case?
As per my research, I can apply for PR for parents not before 3 years being in Canada and I need to meet LICO threshold as well. Further, It is now first come first serve basis after change in lottery system. right?

 

[scylla]

Hi scylla,
Thanks for your response

1) Yes I have heard that in super visa parents can stay up to 2 years in a single attempt and then they have to exit.

2) Further, I think super visa can not be replaced with PR. I mean it doesn't work like that it will allow parents to stay in Canada for straight 10 years. Visa officer or immigration officer may object on someone following same pattern. Is my understanding right?

3) What is best solution in my given case?
As per my research, I can apply for PR for parents not before 3 years being in Canada and I need to meet LICO threshold as well. Further, It is now first come first serve basis after change in lottery system. right?

1) How long they are allowed into Canada is always up to the visa officer at the border - but yes, they are generally given 2 years. Once that two years is over, they should generally return to their home country and live there for at least a year before returning again (or they may have issues at the border). Remember, the super visa only allows them to visit Canada, not live here.
2) Correct - the super visa does not allow your parents to live in Canada, just visit. If they use it to try to live here long term, sooner or later they will be ordered to leave.
3) Correct - you won't be able to sponsor your parents for PR until at least three years have passed and you meet income requirements. The process of how people are selected will likely change again so impossible to say what it woiuld be by the time you are ready to apply and your chances of being selected. Some people here have been waiting for 5 years to be selected after qualifying. Also keep in mind that there's no guarantee your parents will be approved for a super visa or TRV. So it's always possible they may not be able to come to Canada until they have PR. Ultimately up to you what you do and what is the best solution - no one here can tell you that.

 

[canuck78]

There are never any guarantees that your parents will be able to permanently move to Canada and especially after 3 years. Expect the program to change next year. If a different government in power the applications accepted are likely to be much smaller.

In terms of supervisa you usually have to prove that you have made LICO amount via NOA. Submitting documents saying your salary don’t count. This is why most don't qualify for supervisa for around a year.