I’m seeking confirmation on Super Visa stay duration and extension requirements:
My father's case:
Super Visa issued: March 25, 2019 valid until August 29, 2025, matching Indian passport expiry
Entered Canada on Super Visa: February 12, 2024
CBSA at POE: No leave-by date or stamp was placed on passport
Currently still in Canada on that same entry
Applied for passport renewal from Indian High Commission; expecting new passport around August 1–3, 2025
My Questions:
1. Given the no leave-by date and his entry on Feb 12, 2024, is he authorized to stay for 5 years from entry (i.e., until Feb 2029) under the new Super Visa rules, even though his Super Visa/TRV expires on Aug 29, 2025?
2. Since his Super Visa was issued in 2019, but he entered after June 22, 2023, does the new 5-year stay rule apply to him (instead of the old 2-year stay per entry)?
3. If the 5-year stay is not automatic due to visa expiry or passport expiry, should we still file a visitor record extension before Aug 29, 2025, to ensure he remains in valid status?
Thanks in advance for your guidance.
My father's case:
Super Visa issued: March 25, 2019 valid until August 29, 2025, matching Indian passport expiry
Entered Canada on Super Visa: February 12, 2024
CBSA at POE: No leave-by date or stamp was placed on passport
Currently still in Canada on that same entry
Applied for passport renewal from Indian High Commission; expecting new passport around August 1–3, 2025
My Questions:
1. Given the no leave-by date and his entry on Feb 12, 2024, is he authorized to stay for 5 years from entry (i.e., until Feb 2029) under the new Super Visa rules, even though his Super Visa/TRV expires on Aug 29, 2025?
2. Since his Super Visa was issued in 2019, but he entered after June 22, 2023, does the new 5-year stay rule apply to him (instead of the old 2-year stay per entry)?
3. If the 5-year stay is not automatic due to visa expiry or passport expiry, should we still file a visitor record extension before Aug 29, 2025, to ensure he remains in valid status?
Thanks in advance for your guidance.