NEW RULES ANNOUNCED for PARENTS & GRAND PARENTS VISA - Effective 5 Nov 201

[hinavin]

what will happen to those who apply for their parents as permanent resident?

[size=10pt][size=10pt]I suppose you are wondering about the medical insurance for PR application for parents? If so, there is NO insurance...it will be standard PR application process through sponsorship for parents and grand parents stream.

But then - that has been paused for upto 2 years isn't it. So one can only apply once it has been re-opened with new rules.

Like members pointed out if the revised rules are on similar lines as say Australia, then we are talking about a hefty application fee to offset the medical expenses that an elderly person may cost the social medical coverage. Again, if you have the money your parent grand parent will be fortunate to get united with their children / grand children who they have lovingly nurtured and helped towards the skills/education/capability to immigrate to a developed country.

However, if you cannot afford such hefty one time fee - then the application wait time could be well over a decade, with very limited annual quota of such 'normal' visa application. Again, one hopes that all these speculations turn out ill founded. If only...

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[roxaida]

thank you hinavin...

this su[pervisa program sucks!

 

[hinavin]

thank you hinavin...

this su[pervisa program sucks!

I hear you...it certainly has not helped prospective sponsors like me.

But, there is the promise that it will only take an average of 8 weeks to process this visa - if that seems like any consolation.

 

[hinavin]

It looks like the Super visa processing is faster than committed. At least to begin with. See the below news release

"[size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt]First Parent and Grandparent Super Visa issued two weeks after launch.[/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size]

Ottawa, December 19, 2011 — The first Parent and Grandparent Super Visa has already been issued, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism announced today.

“We pledged to process the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa in less than eight weeks,” the Minister noted. “We’ve issued the first of the Super Visas in just two weeks and we remain committed to reuniting families through the Super Visa in a timely manner.”..."

Full news release:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2011/2011-12-19.asp

 

[TRUONGAN]

Join the campaign "A Song For Mr. Kenney" to raise your voice regarding parents visa at
www.asongformrkenney.ca

 

[hinavin]

Done Truongan!

Good website, you would definitely have a lot of support from many like me - hopeful that the rules for parents visa is more conducive to famiily reunification.

Good job there...

 

[OnlineInsPro]

I noticed that some of this thread is a little dated by now... firstly let's talk about PR and other Visa's - I think that the rules surrounding the new Super Visa Program for Parents and Grandparents will likely be worked into the other Visa programs to some extent, at least as far as the requirement for medical insurance is concerned. The 'average' Canadian seems to be fully on board with the general consensus that an Immigrant's health care needs should not be a burden on the already stretched Canadian medical system. I would anticipate some sort of mandatory requirement for all programs in the future.

With regards to the Super Visa program itself, there have been some revisions made by Insurers in recent months to ensure compatibility with their Visitor To Canada policies. I represent all major Canadian Insurers, and most of them have compliant products in place (although not necessarily at all age bands) at this point in time. If you need information on product specifics, pre-existing conditions, pricing, or just general program details please check out htttp://www.travelinsure.ca or contact me as below.

Tracy DesLaurier, CHS - Super Visa Insurance Specialist
http://www.dfsinc.ca or http://www.travelinsure.ca
info@dfsinc.ca
1-888-933-7462

 

[rjessome]

I noticed that some of this thread is a little dated by now... firstly let's talk about PR and other Visa's - I think that the rules surrounding the new Super Visa Program for Parents and Grandparents will likely be worked into the other Visa programs to some extent, at least as far as the requirement for medical insurance is concerned. The 'average' Canadian seems to be fully on board with the general consensus that an Immigrant's health care needs should not be a burden on the already stretched Canadian medical system. I would anticipate some sort of mandatory requirement for all programs in the future.

With regards to the Super Visa program itself, there have been some revisions made by Insurers in recent months to ensure compatibility with their Visitor To Canada policies. I represent all major Canadian Insurers, and most of them have compliant products in place (although not necessarily at all age bands) at this point in time. If you need information on product specifics, pre-existing conditions, pricing, or just general program details please check out htttp://www.travelinsure.ca or contact me as below.

Tracy DesLaurier, CHS - Super Visa Insurance Specialist
http://www.dfsinc.ca or http://www.travelinsure.ca
info @ dfsinc.ca
1-888-933-7462

I would disagree with your assessment of medical insurance being required for "all immigrant programs" in the future. Perhaps it may be true for visitors under regular TRVs but not all. There are already some requirements in place for the temporary foreign worker program but it is a requirement of Service Canada so that a work contract will be approved. The employer must pay for this. And it is only 3 months worth of insurance at a maximum because that is the longest a person needs to be a resident as a worker to be eligible for provincial health insurance for all provinces. Alberta does not require a minimum stay so no insurance required. The same holds true for students and permanent residents. I think IEC has something as well or at least it did in the past. Only visitors are not eligible for provincial health insurance no matter how long they stay. That being said, I highly recommend that everyone buy enough insurance until they either become eligible for provincial health insurance or until the end of their stay. But Mr. Kenney has not indicated any interest whatsoever in making this mandatory for other programs.

 

[darookie]

I noticed that some of this thread is a little dated by now... firstly let's talk about PR and other Visa's - I think that the rules surrounding the new Super Visa Program for Parents and Grandparents will likely be worked into the other Visa programs to some extent, at least as far as the requirement for medical insurance is concerned. The 'average' Canadian seems to be fully on board with the general consensus that an Immigrant's health care needs should not be a burden on the already stretched Canadian medical system. I would anticipate some sort of mandatory requirement for all programs in the future.

With regards to the Super Visa program itself, there have been some revisions made by Insurers in recent months to ensure compatibility with their Visitor To Canada policies. I represent all major Canadian Insurers, and most of them have compliant products in place (although not necessarily at all age bands) at this point in time. If you need information on product specifics, pre-existing conditions, pricing, or just general program details or contact me as below.

Hi im just wondering if I need to pay for the whole year of insurance?? my mom is 65 and approximately how much do you think it will cost me to be able to comply to super visa?? what will happen to the insurance if my mom will be denied?? will i get my money back as I dont need an insurance if my mom will be denied.. thanks!!

 

[OnlineInsPro]

Hello Darookie! To answer your question, yes you must pay for the full year up front. Should your mom be denied or otherwise not come to visit, you can get a full refund. For a 65 year old, the coverage will cost about $2,500 but can be less with deductibles. Please visit my website where you can obtain free quotes and even purchase coverage online, or contact directly for full service.

Tracy DesLaurier, Super Visa Insurance Specialist
DesLaurier Financial Services
http://travelinsure.ca or http://dfsinc.ca
info@dfsinc.ca
1-888-933-7462