Canada Super Visa 2025

Canada Super Visa 2025: Relaxation of Requirements for Super Visa

As of January 28, 2025, the Canadian government has relaxed the medical insurance requirements for Super Visa applicants, allowing insurance from foreign companies that meet Canadian regulatory standards. This means that Super Visa applicants can now purchase insurance that provides at least $100,000 in coverage from overseas insurers, in addition to Canadian insurance providers.

This change is expected to make family reunification easier and reduce the burden of insurance costs.

Eligibility for the Super Visa is limited to the parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and the inviting child or grandchild must be over 18 years old and prove an income above the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) threshold.

The Super Visa allows parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to stay in Canada for up to 10 years. After entering Canada, they can stay for a maximum of 5 years continuously, and they can re-enter Canada multiple times within the validity period of the visa.

This policy change is expected to make family reunification smoother, and the competition between foreign insurance providers could lower insurance premiums. Additionally, applicants can now receive services in their native language, increasing convenience.

2025 Canada Caregiver Pilot Program

2025 Canada Caregiver Pilot Program: Work, Settle, and Thrive in Canada!

Canada Immigration has announced a new Caregiver Program, set to replace the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots ending in June 2024. This program allows caregivers to receive permanent residency upon arrival, streamlining the immigration process. Unlike previous programs, which required caregivers to complete work experience before applying for permanent residency, this updated program offers residency immediately, provided all eligibility criteria are met.

Key Changes:
Language Proficiency: Minimum CLB 4
Education: High school diploma or higher
Work Experience: Recent relevant work experience
Job Offer: Full-time home care job offer

Caregivers can now be employed directly by families or by agencies, expanding job opportunities, especially in metropolitan areas like Vancouver where the demand for caregiving services is high. The program recognizes part-time and temporary caregiver roles provided by agencies, ensuring more flexible employment.

The program’s official application intake begins March 31, 2025, and details will be released by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Caregivers with a job offer from any employer in Canada, including British Columbia, are eligible to apply.