What’s changed?
-Extension on how long visiting parents and grandparents can stay
-Allowing visiting parents and grandparents to use their foreign health insurance during their time of stay
Why is this significant?
It eases the bid to ease family reunification for Canadians who have parents and grandparents abroad.
*“The enhancements to the super visa program allow family members to reunite for longer in Canada, which helps everyday Canadian citizens and permanent residents succeed and contribute to society, while affording their parents and grandparents invaluable opportunities to spend time with their family in Canada,” said Immigration Minister Sean Fraser.
“This is great news!,” says Abel Pagaling, COO of GLOBE. “Coming from a Filipino family, I know how important it is for families who are transitioning in Canada to have their parents. Especially if they have young kids. The parents can look after their children while they get established in Canada. It also keeps the family together. Another reason why Canada is a great destination for immigrants. This is what we communicate to our international students – Canada cares about your families.”
To find out more about super visas, contact us and we’ll gladly direct you to our preferred licensed immigration consultant, or you can visit the Canadian government’s public website at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/parent-grandparent-super-visa.html.
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