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Canada eases Super Visa income rules for parents and grandparents from March 31 2026
International
Published on 24 April 2026

New flexibility lets sponsors assess income over a longer window
Canada will relax income requirements for sponsors under its Parents and Grandparents Super Visa starting March 31, 2026. The change allows a longer income assessment period and even permits using part of the visitor’s income to meet eligibility thresholds. The move is designed to make family reunification easier while still keeping financial safeguards in place.
- Super Visa updates take effect March 31, 2026
- Sponsors can use a longer income assessment period
- Some visitor income can now count toward qualification
- Financial safeguards remain despite eased rules
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