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[qorax]

hi, and thanks for all the info.

my wife wants to apply for her mother, my question is i co-signed the sponsor app recently, can i co-sign for the super visa too.

if yes, then the cic website is not clear as to what i need to include.

thanks.

Yes, u can. And the docs requirement is mentioned in the OP.

 

[qorax]

About supervisa - How can CIC asks for 1 years full health coverage?? So do I have to pay 12 months coverage for both my parents before entering to canada or before visa?? any comments will be helpfull

U should be able to obtain a tentative cover letter from most insurers... which can be invalidated in case of non-approval.

 

[kan2008]

According to "www.cic.gc.ca"

The visa officer will consider "**the overall economic and political stability of the home country***"
I am confusude with this requirement.

They could make list of unstable contries. How will somebody know his/her country stability? and what is the criteria they adopt to check country stability economically and politcally?

This is totally unfair and against Canadian value.

PGP Super-Visa Procedures Released
(Parents & Grandparents 10-yrs. Visit Visa, with 2-yrs-at-a-time-stay in Canada)

Guys,

W.r.t. the previous threads/posts on the subject kindly be intimated that the procedural info on the same has been released by CIC today.

Prologue
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News Release – Super Visa earning rave reviews

Ottawa, November 28, 2011 — Starting December 1, people all over the world can go to a Canadian visa office and apply for a Parent and Grandparent Super Visa.

The new Parent and Grandparent Super Visa will be valid for up to 10-years and will allow an applicant to remain in Canada for up to 24-months at a time without the need for renewal of their status. CIC visa officers expect to issue Super Visas within 8-weeks of application.

This means that instead of waiting for eight years, a parent or a grandparent can come to Canada within eight weeks. Parent and Grandparent Super Visa applicants will be required to obtain private Canadian health care insurance for their stay in Canada. The Super Visa is super great because processing will be quick and it will respond to a genuine need.
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01-12-2011
Visiting Canada: Parent and Grandparent Super Visa

Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and PRs have a new option for visiting Canada. As of December 1, 2011, you may be eligible to apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa and enjoy visiting your family in Canada for up to 2-years without the need to renew your status.

Who can apply

To apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa, you must:
-be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
-be found admissible to Canada; and
-meet certain other conditions.

Note: You cannot include dependants in this application. Only your spouse or common-law partner is eligible to accompany you under this provision.

How to apply

In order to obtain a PGP Super Visa, you will need to submit an Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside of Canada [IMM5257] to a visa office and provide certain additional documents to support your application [form below]:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5257E.PDF

Note: You may request a multiple-entry visa for up to ten years if you submit the applicable fees along with your application.

Check the website of the visa office responsible for the country or region where you live for more information on fees, including how to pay them. To find the correct office for your country, see the List of Canadian visa offices here:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/apply-where.asp

In addition to being found admissible to Canada, the parent or grandparent must also:
-provide a written commitment of financial support from their child or grandchild in Canada who meets a minimum income threshold;
-prove that they have bought Canadian medical insurance coverage for at least one year; and
-complete an Immigration Medical Examination.

How your application is processed

Most applications for temporary resident visas are processed within a month or less. Processing times vary depending on the visa office.

After you send your application, it will be reviewed at the visa office to ensure it has been completed correctly and that it contains all the required documents. A visa officer will decide if an interview with you is necessary. If an interview is required, you will be notified of the time and place.

Visa officers consider several factors before deciding if a person is admissible. The person must be a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave by choice at the end of the visit. Among the things that could be considered are:
-the person's ties to the home country;
-the purpose of the visit;
-the person's family and financial situation;
-the overall economic and political stability of the home country; and
-an invitation from a Canadian host.

If your application is refused, your passport and other documents will be returned to you. You will also receive an explanation why your application was refused. If you sent fraudulent documents, they will not be returned. If your application is approved, your passport and documents will be returned to you with your visa.

PGP Super-Visa [size=14pt]FAQs[/size]

1. What makes the PGP Super-Visa different from the current TRVs?
Currently, visitors to Canada usually may only visit for 6-months at a time. Most visitors who wish to stay longer must apply for an extension, and pay a new fee, every six months. With the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa, eligible parents and grandparents will pay fewer fees and have some certainty that they will be able to enjoy the company of their families in Canada for a longer period of time. CIC will be able to issue the visas, on average, within 8-weeks of the application. This means that instead of waiting for 8-years, a parent or a grandparent can come to Canada within 8-weeks.

2. Is the PGP Super-Visa a multi-entry visa? What is the difference between the 10-yr multi-entry visa & this one?
Yes, the Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that will provide multiple entries for a period up to 10-years. The key difference is that the Super Visa will have status periods for each entry that last up to 2-years, while the 10-year multiple entry visa status period for each entry is 6-months. The Super Visa is also available as a single-entry visa, if that is the applicant's preference.

3. I'm eligible for the PGP visa, but I also have a dependent living with me, will s/he also get the PGP Super-Visa?
No. Dependants of parents and grandparents are not eligible for the Super Visa. They remain eligible to apply for regular visitor visas, though.

4. I'm from a country whose citizens do not require a visa for Canada, am I still eligible for the PGP visa to enjoy 2-yrs. stay?
Yes, if you are from a country whose citizens are not required to have a visa to enter Canada, you are eligible for a Parent and Grandparent Super Visa. Simply:
-Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (no fee required) at a Canadian visa office;
-Undergo a medical examination;
-Provide the supporting documents, including proof of your relationship to a Canadian citizen or a PR; and
-proof of their financial support during your stay in Canada.
-You will also need proof that you have purchased Canadian medical insurance.

If you have met all the criteria, you will be issued a letter which you will present to a BSO at the POE when you arrive in Canada. The officer may authorize your visit to Canada for up to 2-years.

5. I have an on-going Family Sponsorship PR application, can I yet apply for the PGP Super-Visa?
Family re-unification cases who have applied for permanent residency will definitely be eligible for the PGP Super-Visa as well, without withdrawing their PR application.

Conclusion

The new PGP Super-Visa is part of the Conservative government's plan to battle an enormous backlog of about 165,000 parents and grandparents who are trying to join family in Canada. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said, "The department informs me that they're confident that the approval rate for these PGP Super-Visas will actually be very high", last week at an appearance before a parliamentary committee.

CIC expects that this grandly named "Parent and Grandparent Super-Visa" wil increase the number admitted by more than 60% in 2012.

The Canadian Government is likely to stop accepting PR applications from parents and grandparents of Canadian residents, announcing this new 'super visa' as a replacement... however, the same hasn't yet been declared.

Qorax
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http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/supervisa.asp
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/12/01/pol-super-visa-program.html?cmp=rss

 

[can-vishal]

i have a question
suppose i want to apply for super visa my mom, dad, grandfather and uncle (unmarried)
these four members r my life so i want them to be with me
so what do u think if i apply for supervisa for all four of them together
what r the chances, and i m little bit worried about my uncle
coz he is unmarried but very imp part of my life
pls suggest the best as per your views

vishal

 

[steaky]

i have a question
suppose i want to apply for super visa my mom, dad, grandfather and uncle (unmarried)
these four members r my life so i want them to be with me
so what do u think if i apply for supervisa for all four of them together
what r the chances, and i m little bit worried about my uncle
coz he is unmarried but very imp part of my life
pls suggest the best as per your views

vishal

You cannot apply supervisa for your uncle. Only regular multiple visitor visa.

 

[fromdubai]

Great info

 

[qorax]

i have a question
suppose i want to apply for super visa my mom, dad, grandfather and uncle (unmarried)
these four members r my life so i want them to be with me
so what do u think if i apply for supervisa for all four of them together
what r the chances, and i m little bit worried about my uncle
coz he is unmarried but very imp part of my life
pls suggest the best as per your views

vishal

Besides what steaky correctly opined, U cannot apply for anyone... it is they who'd have to apply, individually.
Qorax

 

[kan2008]

The visa officer will consider "**the overall economic and political stability of the home country***"
I am confusude with this requirement.

They could make list of unstable contries. How will somebody know his/her country stability? and what is the criteria they will adopt to check country stability economically and politcally?


I am wondering how will visa officer will check somone's country stability?

If they follow this list of unstable contries then nobocy can get the so called Super Visa.

http://www.expatinvesting.org/the-worlds-most-politically-stable-countries-and-most-politically-unstable-countries/

 

[montysidhu911]

The visa officer will consider "**the overall economic and political stability of the home country***"
I am confusude with this requirement.

They could make list of unstable contries. How will somebody know his/her country stability? and what is the criteria they will adopt to check country stability economically and politcally?


I am wondering how will visa officer will check somone's country stability?

If they follow this list of unstable contries then nobocy can get the so called Super Visa.

Immigration department have there own list which is not disclosed. They know exactly about every country where they have there visa offices. The website provided above is can't be used for this as the information on it is not correct for instance... INDIA got independence from British in 1947 and PAKISTAN got it in 1940???????? ... well both got it in the same year.

and its not only the country specifically its the region from where the applicant is from .... a country may be stable but the region can be going through some kind of unrest.... like INDIA and KASHMIR... so its upto the visa officer how he treats the application and the information provided in it.

 

[OnlineInsPro]

So do I have to take one year health insurance for my parents before visa? if so how much average it cost for my parents?

Yes, you must take out medical insurance for $100,000 minimum liability, for one year minimum of time. The cost depends upon their ages and health. I have more details on the program and the insurance requirements on my website www.travelinsure.ca or www.dfsinc.ca or you can email me at info@dfsinc.ca or even call me at 1-888-933-7462 for quotes from all major Travel Insuance Companies in Canada.

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

 

[tzing]

Hello, everyone,
I have a question about the super visa and hope you guys know the answer. Can my father still apply for the regular visa if he just wants to visit me less than 6 months? because paying over $1000 of insurance is crazy. and he's been here twice already, not too crazy about the winter. and if he just applies for the regular visa, he just need to follow the instruction of regular visa application right?

Thank you.

 

[qorax]

Hello, everyone,
I have a question about the super visa and hope you guys know the answer. Can my father still apply for the regular visa if he just wants to visit me less than 6 months? because paying over $1000 of insurance is crazy. and he's been here twice already, not too crazy about the winter. and if he just applies for the regular visa, he just need to follow the instruction of regular visa application right?

Thank you.

Yes, he can.

 

[ovais]

Super post for super visa for super people!
My question sir:
I would like my father and my father and mother inlaw to apply. Can all three of them apply at the same time or is there any restriction on the number of people who can apply for SV.
Thanx

 

[canada_future]

Great work Qorax. Can't give you much +1 because I have already given you as per my today's limit.

You rock Sir.

 

[qorax]

Super post for super visa for super people!
My question sir:
I would like my father and my father and mother inlaw to apply. Can all three of them apply at the same time or is there any restriction on the number of people who can apply for SV.
Thanx

Yes, all the 3 can... but u'd have to demonstrate enough financial stability to support them too.

@Sama, Ovais & Canada-Future
Reciprocated ur warm gesture.

Qorax