We all know how bad we have been missing our family members in the stressful times of COVID-19, especially the elderly people have suffered mentally and physically due to COVID-19. There is no better heal than to unite with family to kill the loneliness.
Visitor Visa and Super Visa are available as an option to Canadian PRs and Citizens to bring their parents and grandparents in Canada temporarily. The following chart demonstrates the comparison between both kinds of visas.
| Factors | Super Visa | Visitor Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Who can apply? | Only Parents and Grandparents of a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident can apply. | Anyone can apply |
| Validity period | The validity of super visa is 10 years, and it is a multiple entry visa. | The validity of visitor visa is from 6 months to 10 years. It could be a single-entry visa or multiple entry visa. |
| Duration of stay | The applicant can stay up to 24 months in a single entry. | The applicant can stay up to 6 months in a single entry. |
| Insurance required | Yes, Medical insurance required of minimum $100,000 from a Canadian company which should be valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry | Not Mandatory |
| Medical | Required | Not required; officer may ask while processing |
| Eligibility of sponsor | Sponsor should meet minimum LICO. | No particular requirement |
| Processing time | Varies for each country, however almost same as visitor visa. | Varies for each country, can take up to 6 months. |
Apart from this, if you want to bring you parents’ permanently to Canada you may opt for Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship program and you can apply for PGP Sponsorship while your parents or Grandparents are inside Canada (On Super Visa or Visitor Visa).
To schedule a consultation, please contact to Sea Bird Canada Immigration Consultancy Inc.You can also visit our business website www.seabirdcanadainc.ca
