At a glance
A visitor visa is meant for a short stay, whether to travel or to see family. The super visa suits parents and grandparents of citizens and permanent residents, with repeated entries and longer visits.
In both cases the officer wants to see a temporary purpose and a host and guest able to meet the conditions. We review the invitation, the finances and past travel as a set.
Who it is for
- Households hoping a relative can come for a stay
- Older relatives considering the super visa
- Travellers whose earlier application was refused
Papers to collect
- A letter of invitation prepared by your host
- Documents showing the host's earnings and standing
- Private medical insurance that meets the program's requirements, for the super visa
- Proof of ties that bring the guest home again
How the work unfolds
Pick the right visa
We weigh both visas against how long you plan to stay and why.
Match host and guest
Papers from each person are gathered and read together for consistency.
Submit the application
We help file it and respond to anything the reviewing officer asks.
Asked about this route
The guest needs private medical insurance that meets the program's requirements, and the host must meet an income threshold. Each visit may last longer than on a regular visitor visa.
The letter sets out the grounds for the refusal, and in some cases further detail can be requested. Together we study it and outline what a fresh application would have to address.
No consultant can promise an outcome. Final decisions on applications are made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This practice is independent and does not speak for any government body.