Canada Super Visa Consultants for Parents & Grandparents in Patiala

Why Patiala applicants choose us

FAQs

Super Visa vs visitor visa — which is better for my parents?

A regular visitor visa (TRV) normally lets parents stay up to six months per entry. A Super Visa is designed specifically for parents and grandparents and lets them stay up to five years at a time, on a visa that is multiple-entry and can be valid for up to 10 years. For families who want long, uninterrupted stays, the Super Visa is usually better — but it additionally requires an invitation, proof of your child's income (LICO) and Canadian-standard medical insurance, which a normal visitor visa does not. We assess both routes and recommend honestly.

What medical insurance is required for a Super Visa?

The policy must give at least CAD $100,000 in coverage, be valid for at least one year (365 days) from the date of entry, and cover health care, hospitalization and repatriation. It can be from a Canadian insurance company or, since the 2025 change, from a company outside Canada that is authorised by OSFI (Canada's federal insurance regulator). You must show proof of a purchased policy, not just a quote — though IRCC now lets you pay in monthly instalments. We help you pick a compliant plan so the file is not refused on an insurance technicality.

What income must my child in Canada show?

The child or grandchild who invites you (the host) must meet the minimum income — based on Canada's Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) — for their family size, counting themselves, their dependants and the parents/grandparents being invited. It is proven with CRA documents such as the Notice of Assessment or T4. In March 2026 IRCC eased these rules: a host can use either of the two tax years before applying, and in some cases a visiting parent's own recurring income (for example a pension) can help cover a shortfall once the host meets the base threshold. The exact LICO figure changes each year, so we check the current number against your host's income before filing.

How long can my parents stay in Canada on a Super Visa?

Up to five years per visit — this replaced the old two-year limit. The visa itself is multiple-entry and can be valid for up to 10 years (or until the passport expires). If your parents want to stay longer, they can apply from inside Canada to extend their stay by up to two more years.

Does my parents' age matter?

There is no maximum age to apply for a Super Visa, and age alone does not disqualify anyone. Older applicants and those with health conditions should simply be prepared for the immigration medical exam and must hold valid, adequate medical insurance — which is mandatory for every applicant regardless of age.

Do my parents need an immigration medical exam?

Yes. Because a Super Visa is for a long stay, every applicant must complete an immigration medical exam with an IRCC-approved panel physician — a family doctor cannot do it. For Patiala families the nearest approved centres are in the Chandigarh/Mohali area. We book and sequence the exam so the results are ready when IRCC reviews the application.

How long does a Super Visa take from Patiala?

Processing times vary with IRCC workload and season, so we never quote a fixed number. From Patiala the practical steps are gathering your child's income and invitation documents, buying compliant medical insurance, completing the panel-physician medical exam, and giving biometrics at VFS Chandigarh. We prepare the file to be decision-ready and avoid the back-and-forth that delays most cases. Remember that approval is always the visa officer's decision — no consultant can guarantee it.