Key benefits
- Stay in Canada for up to five years at a time, with the option to request extensions while in Canada.
- A multiple-entry visa that can be valid for up to 10 years.
- Available to parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Main requirements
- A signed letter of invitation from the child or grandchild in Canada, including a promise of financial support.
- Proof that the host household meets the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) minimum for its family size.
- Private medical insurance from a Canadian (or eligible foreign) insurer, valid for at least one year from entry, with at least $100,000 in coverage.
- An immigration medical exam, and proof of ties and genuine temporary intent.
How we help
- Income review: we confirm the host meets LICO, including a spouse's income where it counts.
- Insurance & invitation: we check the policy terms and draft a complete invitation letter.
- Application filing: we file the application and help with biometrics and the medical exam.
Rules change often
Immigration programs and requirements are updated frequently. This page is general information, not legal advice. Book a consultation for guidance based on the rules in effect for your case.
