Super Visa News & Updates
Plain-language updates on the rules, processing times, and program changes that affect your application.
- Super Visa Processing Times Update (June 2026)Super visa processing has been the standout immigration success story of 2026. India is down to roughly 28 days from about 116 days in January. Most major source countries are now well under the 112-day service standard.
- Parent Sponsorship (PGP) 2026: Will There Be an Intake?The Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) — the permanent sponsorship route — has had no new intake since 2020, and there is no confirmed date for its return. For most families, the super visa remains the only realistic way to reunite with parents in Canada.
- March 2026 Income Changes: What You Need to KnowOn March 31, 2026, IRCC changed how super visa income is assessed. You can now qualify using either of your two most recent tax years, and a visiting parent's own income can supplement yours. The host (with any co-signer) must first meet at least 75% of the required amount on their own; the parent's income then covers the rest.