Temporary Resident Visa
Canada is an excellent place to vacation and tour, with its diverse landscapes and climate. Many people come here each year for vacation or to come and spend time with a family member(s) who may be living and making Canada their home. Some visitors will require a visa before they can travel, while others will require an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), if they are not visa exempt. Whether you are coming for Business; coming to visit a friend or family member; or staying for a long duration, it is important to understand your obligations and submit the appropriate application and supporting documentation.
Canada is known for its natural beauty, exotic wildlife, and diverse culture. Each year Canada attracts thousands of Visitors & Explorers to this great land. While many nationalities are exempted, others require a Tourist Visa or Temporary Resident Permit (TRV) before they can plan their trip to Canada. Although TRV can be issued for multiple entries and for up to 10 years, a visa officer can always limit oneโs duration of stay, if not, every visitor can stay for up to 6 months on a single entry. Visa extension can be considered if someone has a valid reason to extend their stay beyond 6 months.ย
In order to get a favorable decision on a Tourist Visa, the applicant must satisfy a visa officer that they meet all the requirements. An applicant must:
- Prove ties to their home country and have valid travel documentation.
- Prove they have enough financial resources to support their trip to Canada.
- Prove that they are criminally and medically admissible to Canada.
- Show a realistic travel plan and if they have friends in Canada who can issue an invitation letter this will be helpful in supporting the application.
Note: It is against the law for any visitors to work in Canada during their visit.ย
Due to the limited number of applications accepted each year for sponsorship of Parents/Grandparents, not everyone can apply or get benefitted from the Family Sponsorship Program. With that in mind, the Canadian government introduced Supervisa, which albeit is a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), allows Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents to invite their parents/grandparents to live with them for up to 5 years at a time, with an option to extend for additional 2 years, making it 7 years in total. Supervisa is usually issued for 10 years.
The laws of Canada that govern immigration make it a sincere priority to ensure that families remain united and as such, this visa class allows people who are Citizens of Canada or Permanent Residents (PR) to act as guarantors for their parents or grandparents for them to visit and stay in Canada for long durations.
It is important for the sponsors to satisfy all of the government requirements under this program.Show suitable financial capability to be able to support the invited guest(s) while in Canada. The person who wishes to come to Canada on a Parent or Grandparent Super Visa must:
- Have a letter of invitation from their relative who is either a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
- You must be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a PR of Canada, and be allowed to enter Canada.
- Show their ties to their home country and have valid travel documentation.
- Be able to show that they have the requisite Canadian private medical Coverage.
- Prove that they are criminally and medically admissible to Canada.
Note: Dependents cannot be included in this application.