Super Visa
for
Parents
and
Grand Parents

​Phase 2: The Super Visa Professional Profile Audit

Before proceeding with an application, we conduct a rigorous audit to determine the viability of your case. We will address these critical questions:

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• Mandatory Location: Outside Canada 

Where must the applicant be when applying? To be eligible for a Super Visa, the applicant must be outside of Canada at the time of submission. 

• The "Six-Month" Threshold: Why do you need a Super Visa instead of a regular Visitor Visa? Why is a standard 6-month Visitor Visa (TRV) insufficient for your needs? What specific long-term family milestones or support requirements necessitate a stay of up to 5 years?

• Ties to Home Country: What assets, employment, or family obligations remain to ensure a return after the authorized stay? Our audit reviews your Economical Ties, Social Ties & Previous travel history.

• Financial History: We don't just look at a T4. We perform a "Household Capacity Audit" to ensure your host's income is sufficient after accounting for:

  • Current dependents (spouse and children)​

  • Previous sponsorships (where the 20-year undertaking is still active)

  • Other active Super Visa holders in the family.

• Health and Admissibility: Are there pre-existing medical conditions that might lead to "Medical Inadmissibility" due to excessive demand on the Canadian healthcare system?

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Phase 3: Fulfilling the Insurance & Medical Requirements

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IRCC has updated the Super Visa protocols to be more flexible for families. To ensure your application is "Decision-Ready," you must meet these two mandatory health-related pillars.

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Pillar 1: Super Visa Medical Insurance

Does my insurance meet the new federal requirements? Unlike a standard visitor, a Super Visa holder must carry a specific level of private coverage. As of 2026, the rules allow for more financial flexibility:

• Approved Insurers: You can now choose from Canadian providers or authorized international insurers that are OSFI-approved and authorized to do business in Canada.

• Flexible Payment Plans: It is no longer mandatory to pay the full annual premium upfront. IRCC now officially accepts policies paid in monthly installments, provided a deposit is made and you have a valid summary of insurance (not just a quote).

• Mandatory Coverage: Your policy must provide at least $100,000 in coverage for emergency medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation, and be valid for one year from your date of entry.

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Pillar 2: The Immigration Medical Examination (IME)

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Why we recommend the "Upfront" approach.

Every Super Visa applicant must pass a medical exam performed by an IRCC-designated Panel Physician. This ensures that the visitor does not pose a public health risk or create an "excessive demand" on Canada's healthcare system.

• Standard Route: Submit your application first, then wait for IRCC to send a Medical Instructions Letter (MIL).

• The Visa Vlogs Strategy (Upfront Medicals): We strongly recommend completing your medical examination before submitting your application. This ensures Faster Processing, as your file moves directly to eligibility review without a "pending medical" pause. We have seen Super Visa issued in under 7 days for applicants who have both Upfront Medicals and valid biometrics already on file with IRCC.

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Link to find IRCC Panel Physicians.

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Phase 4: The Process (The Waiting Game)

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Once submitted, your application enters the IRCC processing queue, where timelines vary by the applicant’s home country (ranging from a few weeks to several months in 2026). During this stage, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) and a Biometrics Instruction Letter (BIL) if fingerprints are required. While official averages serve as a benchmark, our Visa Vlogs Strategy of utilizing Upfront Medicals and pre-existing biometrics is designed to bypass the usual "pending" loops. Once approved, you will receive a Passport Request (PPR) to have your visa foil printed, followed by a Letter of Introduction to present to the border officer upon your arrival in Canada.

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Phase 5: The Arrival (Welcome to Canada)

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Crossing the border is the final step in your journey. While your Super Visa is valid for 10 years, your period of stay is determined at the Port of Entry.

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Understanding the "5-Year" Rule

Although the Super Visa program allows for a continuous stay of up to 5 years per entry, the final decision rests entirely with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer.

• No Date Marked: If the officer stamps your passport but does not write a specific exit date or period, you are authorized to stay for the full 5 years.

• Specific Date Marked: If the officer writes a specific date or issues a document with an expiry, you must leave Canada by that date.

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Mandatory Documentation for Entry

To ensure a smooth arrival, you must present the following to the CBSA officer:

• Passport with the valid Super Visa foil.

• Proof of Insurance: You must carry a printed copy of your valid Super Visa medical insurance. The officer may verify that your policy is from an OSFI-approved provider and covers the required $100,000 for the duration of your stay.

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Critical Red Flags for Super Visa Applications

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The "LICO" Math Error (Host Red Flag)

• The Flag: Miscalculating the household size.

• The Risk: If you fail to include yourself, your spouse, your children, and all previously sponsored individuals (where the undertaking is still active) in your family count, your LICO threshold will be wrong. An income that is even $1 below the requirement is an automatic refusal.

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"Large Lump Sum" Deposits

• The Flag: Bank statements showing a sudden, large deposit right before filing without a clear paper trail.

• The Risk: Officers call this "gifted funds" or "window dressing." If the applicant’s personal savings don't match their documented income history, the officer may suspect the money was borrowed just to show a high balance.

• Solution: Always provide a source-of-funds letter (e.g., sale of property, pension payout, or matured fixed deposits).

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Weak "Economic Anchor" in Home Country

• The Flag: An applicant with no property, no pension, and no remaining family members in their home country.

• The Risk: Even though the Super Visa is for a 5-year stay, it is still a Temporary Resident Visa. If the officer feels you have "nothing to go back to," they may refuse the file based on the risk that you will never leave Canada.

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Insurance Non-Compliance

• The Flag: Submitting a policy from an unauthorized foreign insurer or a "quote" instead of a confirmed policy.

• The Risk: The insurer must be OSFI-approved. It must be a valid policy and not a quote.

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Inconsistent Personal History (The 10-Year Gap)

• The Flag: Gaps in employment or residential history.

• The Risk: Blank spaces or "unaccounted for" years suggest you are hiding something, whether it’s a prior refusal in another country, military service, or unauthorized work.

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Misrepresentation (The Fatal Red Flag)

• The Flag: Failing to declare a previous visa refusal from any country.

• The Risk: This triggers Section 40(1)(a) of the IRPA. Misrepresentation carries a 5-year ban from Canada. IRCC shares data with "Five Eyes" partners; they likely already know about your previous refusals.

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