Super Visa - anyone applied as yet?

[Rossei]

Hello guys, I have seen some conversation going on super visa.
As Gurpreet, I do have some problem, I applied for super visa for my parents in February 2017.
They got their passport back with sticker stating V 1 Visitor, Multiple entry for 10 years.
Now I am confused because I am getting mixed response from different sources.
Is it a regular visa or super visa? As I know PG 1 is super visa code, one of my friends parents have the same code.
I talked to IRCC agents 4 times, they told me that V 1 and PG 1 is just a visitor visa to enter in Canada. V 1 10years multiple visa is same as you applied for means super visa. I asked them but sticker doesn't mention anywhere about super visa.
It is difficult for me to book a ticket for them as it doesnt mention the time frame for continuous stay, means do I need to book return ticket or one way?
When I raised this question to IRCC agent he told me that your parents have super visa with that issued sticker, it is Canadian border security officer who probably put a date for their length of stay in Canada when they land at any of the Canadian Airport. So when Officer asks about stay, tell your parents to say the length they want to stay, officer will issue that date. But still it is upto that officer.

Does any one has experienced such an issue?
Please share it

You're correct in differentiating between the 2 types.

V-1: Visitor Visa with which one can stay in Canada for maximum of 6 months
PG-1: Super Visa with which one can stay in Canada for maximum of 24 months

It also depends on the POE officer who finally decides how long one stay inside Canada. It happened before as well that parents got V-1 instead of PG-1. But I highly doubt what the agents are telling you. There is no way that POE officer will know that you actually applied for Super Visa and met all criteria. Hence, your parents may not get 2-year stay permit. In that case, you may have to apply for SV from here or apply for an extension.

I would recommend you to clarify these with Canadian Embassy in your home country before your parents come here.

 

[twuser]

Any new passport requests this week? Online applicants any updates?

 

[S.Z]

Hi there,
I wonder if there are any inland applicants for super visa.
My parents have regular visitor visa. They currently visit and stay with me.
Can they submit an online application or need to send paper application to the processing center in New York ?

 

[Enzo24]

An update with my parents' super visa application. Here's the timeline

March 8: Application submitted
March 16: Medical Request
March 25: Medical exam taken
March 27: Medical passed and Passport Request

Is it just me or their applications are processed too fast? I'm afraid that cic will issue a regular visa rather than a super visa. I'm hoping that they can get 2 years. Any info?

 

[twuser]

An update with my parents' super visa application. Here's the timeline

March 8: Application submitted
March 16: Medical Request
March 25: Medical exam taken
March 27: Medical passed and Passport Request

Is it just me or their applications are processed too fast? I'm afraid that cic will issue a regular visa rather than a super visa. I'm hoping that they can get 2 years. Any info?

Was it an online or a paper application?

 

[Enzo24]

Was it an online or a paper application?

It was submitted online.

 

[twuser]

It was submitted online.

With CIC you never know. It could be a PG-1 visa, just processed faster, or as you are guessing could be a regular visitor visa. There are many cases where a regular visit visa was given when a super visa was requested. Guess you have to wait to find out.

Do you mind letting us know applicant's country of residence (passport)?

 

[Enzo24]

With CIC you never know. It could be a PG-1 visa, just processed faster, or as you are guessing could be a regular visitor visa. There are many cases where a regular visit visa was given when a super visa was requested. Guess you have to wait to find out.

Do you mind letting us know applicant's country of residence (passport)?

Manila, Philippines. It would be a waste of money to pay for the medical exam and insurance if they were to issue a regular visa. Oh well. I guess we just have to wait and be thankful

 

[satindsi]

Hello Friends,

Just an update!!

CIC reduce processing timeline for India region, 74 to 67; Also they just change pattern of View online application status page.

 

[Rossei]

Hi there,
I wonder if there are any inland applicants for super visa.
My parents have regular visitor visa. They currently visit and stay with me.
Can they submit an online application or need to send paper application to the processing center in New York ?

Previously, it couldn't be done. You could only apply for an extension from inside Canada. Now, you can as someone else mentioned here (I'm not sure myself).

You can turn back to page: 142 of this thread to see our conversation:

Hi

You can apply super visa from Canada.

Apply for visitor extension and than it will give you option for extension on Super visa.
they will convert visitor visa (TRV) to super visa.

Good Luck
Syed B.

 

[twuser]

Hello Friends,

Just an update!!

CIC reduce processing timeline for India region, 74 to 67; Also they just change pattern of View online application status page.

Still no passport requests or updates from any one here. Although only a small percentage of applicants usually are on the forum.

 

[S.Z]

Previously, it couldn't be done. You could only apply for an extension from inside Canada. Now, you can as someone else mentioned here (I'm not sure myself).

You can turn back to page: 142 of this thread to see our conversation:

Thanks a lot.

 

[0001buddies]

hi buddies,

I am waiting for ppr for my parents supervisa and any idea in how many days they completely assess the application.

Application type- online
Submit- 21/03/2017
Medical- upfront 21/03/2017
Submission confirmation- 22/03/2017
wait for ppr ?
Thanks.

 

[manasa09]

hi buddies,

I am waiting for ppr for my parents supervisa and any idea in how many days they completely assess the application.

Application type- online
Submit- 21/03/2017
Medical- upfront 21/03/2017
Submission confirmation- 22/03/2017
wait for ppr ?
Thanks.

Is it suggested to go for medicals upfront instead of waiting for their medical request from CIC, pls advise, does it make super visa processing faster?

 

[satindsi]

Still no passport requests or updates from any one here. Although only a small percentage of applicants usually are on the forum.

You are absolutely right!! In forum we have not even 1% of applicants. Some of from 1% are silent observer.

Based on few recent cases, we can't say anything if we will get PG or Vistor visa.

However on top of all the big question is "When we will get PPR"

I asked few days back that who else in forum waiting for PPR after Medical passed but instead of you no one responded.

Best of luck for your case and please pray for me also.

Regards