Visitor visa to apply supervisa within canada

[jonats]

Hi

I hope someone can answer this question. My mom is here with me as a tourist visa for 6months. Is it possible to apply an supervisa here in canada? Instead of applying an extention im thingking just apply supervisa.

It sucks that i cant petition her and my dad because of the temporary suspension and the backlog for pending applicant is crazy!!! I heard the processing time is taking up to 5yrs or even more?! I hope they must do something about this.

 

[user828]

I have heard cases where you can request longer ext. At least 1 got for 2 years and another was told by immigration that you can request 1 year as well but as far as super visa goes, it has to be through home country

My folks are here and I intend to ask a longer ext as well, but my sponsorship case is almost on the finish line as well

 

[jonats]

When did you apply them the sponship?

 

[user828]

2008, you can see my timeline under my name on the left

 

[jonats]

Wow its been 4yrs. How many times did you extend their visitors visa?

 

[user828]

Oh, my folks are not here since 2008, they just came like 3 weeks ago. But on a different note, I have got 3 consecutive extensions of 6 months each in the past for them

 

[jonats]

Thank you very much for the information. I might do that as well just apply for extention. But someone told me that i can apply for supervisa inside canada just apply it in vegreville.

 

[Safou]

hey guys, i hope everything will work out for you, I'm here on visitor visa with my canadian citizen husband, i will apply for extension for the first time, I'm so worried...can i get the extension or not?? please help

 

[torontonian999]

Yes, you can apply for extension through Super Visa if your mom is already in Canada on a visitor visa. My mom came here on a Visitor Visa, and after 6 months, I applied for extension of 2 years through Super Visa, and was approved. See the following from Super Visa FAQ from the CIC website:

"An application for a new single- or multi-entry visa must be done from outside Canada at a visa office.

However, parents and grandparents who are in Canada on an authorized stay of up to six months may apply for an extension of their status of up to two years by submitting an application to the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville, Alberta, as long as they meet all the criteria for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa. These applications will be examined on a case-by-case basis."

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/faq/visit/index.asp#superVisa

When applying for extension through Super Visa, your mom needs to satisfy all the requirements of Super Visa, i.e., purchase medical insurance, pass medical examination, and you, as the son, should have minimum LICO income level.

Hope that helps, and good luck!

Hi

I hope someone can answer this question. My mom is here with me as a tourist visa for 6months. Is it possible to apply an supervisa here in canada? Instead of applying an extention im thingking just apply supervisa.

It sucks that i cant petition her and my dad because of the temporary suspension and the backlog for pending applicant is crazy!!! I heard the processing time is taking up to 5yrs or even more?! I hope they must do something about this.

 

[jonats]

Thank you torontorian! This information will help me decide if we will apply for extention or a super visa.which insurance company did you used?and how much?

 

[user828]

Vow, even I didn't know this. I read long time back that it can be only through home country

 

[user828]

Yes, you can apply for extension through Super Visa if your mom is already in Canada on a visitor visa. My mom came here on a Visitor Visa, and after 6 months, I applied for extension of 2 years through Super Visa, and was approved. See the following from Super Visa FAQ from the CIC website:

You asked for ext or went through the process of Super Visa?

 

[torontonian999]

Each insurance company offers slightly different coverages, so the prices will depend on the insurance company that you choose and also the age of your parent. I used the following website to compare different options and picked up the most suitable one:

http://www.bestquotetravelinsurance.ca/

Thank you torontorian! This information will help me decide if we will apply for extention or a super visa.which insurance company did you used?and how much?

 

[torontonian999]

My mom already had a visitor visa until 2016, so there was no need to get a Super Visa stamped on the passport. But I applied for a 2-year extension through the Super Visa category when her 6-month stay was about to expire. As long as you satisfy the super visa requirements, it shouldn't be a problem to get a 2-year extension.

You asked for ext or went through the process of Super Visa?

 

[user828]

My mom already had a visitor visa until 2016, so there was no need to get a Super Visa stamped on the passport. But I applied for a 2-year extension through the Super Visa category when her 6-month stay was about to expire. As long as you satisfy the super visa requirements, it shouldn't be a problem to get a 2-year extension.

Tx. I am still not clear. You filed out the regular ext form? requesting 2 years or filled out a super visa form?

My folks have it till 2016 as well