Over 50,000 of the popular Parent and Grandparent Super Visas have been issued since its December 2011 launch, as part of Phase I of the Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification.
This multiple-entry visa is valid for up to 10 years and provides parents and grandparents with the flexibility of being able to visit family in Canada for up to two years without needing to renew their status.
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced this milestone at the Surrey-Delta Indo Canadian Seniors Centre, in Surrey, B.C., noting that the 50,000th Super Visa had recently been issued.
Parents and grandparents wanting to visit their families in Canada for a longer period of time continue to take advantage of the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa. Approval rates have remained consistently high since the launch of the Super Visa.
