As you settle into your temporary residence in Canada, the urge to reunite with your parents becomes more intense. This guide provides a number of possibilities to make their visit more unique and emotional.
How to Get a Visitor Visa for Your Parents as an International Student?
International students in Canada who want to bring their parents for a visit must first get a normal Canada Visitor Visa. This is a step-by-step method.
Prepare the required papers, which includes a valid passport, proof of financial assistance, a thorough letter of invitation, and information about enrolling in a Canadian university.
Crafting a genuine letter of invitation is critical, describing the objective and duration of the visit, as well as a pledge to provide assistance.
Financial documentation, such as bank statements or scholarship information, is required to establish that your parents will have sufficient funds during their stay.
The application process, which is completed online, entails carefully scanning and uploading papers, paying fees on time, and submitting well in advance of the scheduled visit to allow for processing time.
Following approval, the parents obtain a visa in their passport that allows them to travel to Canada for the designated time period. Upon arrival, a brief interview with immigration officials may take place; remind your parents of the necessity of having all relevant documentation ready for a smooth admission process.
If you want to understand more about the guest visa, please go to “Visitor Visa.”
Can I Bring My Parents as a Temporary Worker?
Making sure your parents are eligible is essential before starting the process of bringing them in as temporary employees. Temporary employees in Canada are often required to possess a current work permit.
To bring your parents, you must consider extra conditions, such as the period of the work visa and your capacity to prove financial stability to support the visiting parents during their stay. Understanding these criteria leads to an easier application process.
Gather the relevant documents to begin the process. This normally comprises a letter of invitation outlining the purpose and duration of the visit, verification of the temporary worker’s employment status, financial documentation indicating the ability to assist the parents, and information regarding the worker’s residency in Canada. To ensure a successful application, all documentation must be accurate and up to date.
A Super Visa: An Opportunity for Permanent Residents and Canadian Citizens’ Parents.
The Super Visa is a type of Canadian visitor visa reserved only for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. The longer stay it provides—which lets travellers stay in Canada for up to two years without having to seek for extensions—sets it different from standard visitor visas.
To apply for a Super Visa, you must provide documentation of your relationship, which includes a letter of invitation from your sponsoring child or grandchild outlining your care arrangements and household details. In addition, you must demonstrate that you have health insurance from a Canadian provider that is valid for at least one year, and your sponsored family member must fulfil a minimum income criteria based on family size.
Obtaining a Super Visa is still beneficial for those who are visa-exempt, which means they do not require a regular visiting visa due to their nationality. While visa-exempt tourists can generally stay in Canada for up to six months without having to renew their visa, the Super Visa permits parents and grandparents to stay for up to two years at once.
The application process is comparable for visa-exempt individuals, except successful Super Visa applicants are issued a letter authorising their stay rather than a conventional visa. It is crucial to note that even visa-exempt tourists with a Super Visa must apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before flying to Canada.
For permanent residents or citizens want to bring their parents to Canada indefinitely, the Sponsorship Programme is an option to consider. Individuals can use sponsorship to commence the process of making their parents permanent residents. This path provides the opportunity for long-term family reunification, allowing parents to live in Canada permanently. While the Super Visa is a wonderful choice for prolonged stays, the sponsorship programme is designed for individuals seeking a more long-term and stable arrangement for their parents within the Canadian society.
Ready to embark on the journey of bringing your parents to Canada?
Contact Ingress Immigration immediately and our experienced team of immigration professionals to learn how to effectively handle the visa process for your parents.
Begin by completing our online personal evaluation, and we will walk you through each step, assuring a smooth and successful reunion with your loved ones.