Important Changes: Higher Income Needed for Super Visa Sponsorship
If you’re planning to bring your parents or grandparents to Canada on a Super Visa, new financial rules took effect July 29, 2025. The federal government has increased the minimum income requirements by 3.9% based on updated Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) criteria. This change impacts every Canadian citizen or permanent resident sponsoring family members.
At Canadian Title Immigration and Visa Consulting Inc., we help families navigate these updates. Claim your free Super Visa telephone consultation with Sanjay Prasher, our lead consultant in North York Toronto Canada.
To host parents/grandparents, your household must meet these updated thresholds:
| Family Size | 2025 Minimum Income | 2024 Minimum Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,526 | $29,380 |
| 2 persons | $38,002 | $36,576 |
| 3 persons | $46,720 | $44,966 |
| 4 persons | $56,724 | $54,594 |
| 5 persons | $64,336 | $61,920 |
| 6 persons | $72,560 | $69,834 |
| 7 persons | $80,784 | $77,750 |
| Each additional person | *+$8,224* | *+$7,916* |
Key Notes:
Your spouse can co-sign to combine incomes
Requirements adjust annually with LICO
Calculating your household is critical. Include:
You (the sponsor)
Your spouse/partner
Dependent children (regardless of custody)
The Super Visa applicant(s)
Any existing Super Visa holders you’re supporting
Previously sponsored individuals
Goal: Bring parents from Ukrain
Monika (sponsor) + 2 parents + 2 children = 5 family members
Required income: $64,336
"Even with shared custody, my kids counted toward the total."
Goal: Bring grandmother from India
Jigna + grandmother + spouse + 1 child + spouse’s parents (existing Super Visa) = 6 family members
Required income: $72,560
Goal: Bring parents from Nigeria
Ria + 2 parents + current spouse + 1 child + ex-spouse’s parents (prior co-sign) = 7 family members
Required income: $80,784
Recent CRA Notice of Assessment
T4/T1 tax forms
12 months of pay stubs
Employment letters (confirming salary)
Bank statements or pension documents
| Factor | Super Visa | PGP |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Temporary (up to 5 years/stay) | Permanent Residence |
| Work Rights | Not permitted | Allowed |
| Processing Time | Weeks to months | 24+ months |
| Availability | Year-round | Limited lottery system |
| Health Coverage | Private insurance required | Provincial coverage eligible |
For families asking "how to bring your grandparents to Canada permanently", the Super Visa is the fastest PGP alternative while awaiting PR.
Our consultants specialize in:
Income calculations – Avoiding family-size errors
Document preparation – Using IRCC-approved formats
Reapplication strategies – For previously denied cases
PGP vs Super Visa guidance – Matching programs to your goals
*"We’ve reunited 1,200+ families despite complex income rules." – Sanjay Prasher, Lead Consultant*
Confused about the new $80,784 threshold for 7-person families? Need clarity on LICO criteria?
Contact Canadian Title Immigration and Visa Consulting Inc. today:
Call: 416-857-0100
Visit: www.ctivci.ca
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