Ottawa — The Government of Canada has introduced new measures aimed at keeping families together while improving the sustainability of the immigration system. Effective immediately, changes have been made to how a family’s income is calculated to determine eligibility for the Super Visa program.
The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit Canada for extended periods, helping families spend more time together. Under the updated rules, families now have greater flexibility in meeting financial requirements. Applicants can choose to use income from either of the last two tax years, providing an alternative if income fluctuates year to year.
In addition, families whose income falls slightly below the required threshold can now include the income of the visiting parent or grandparent to help qualify.
The changes are expected to make the Super Visa more accessible while maintaining financial safeguards within Canada’s immigration system.
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