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.
Canada is rolling out major immigration and travel updates effective March 31 and April 1, 2026. Applicants will face higher passport and citizenship fees, but can also benefit from a new 30-day passport processing guarantee. The super visa income requirements are eased, provinces get more say in candidate assessments, and rural employers gain greater hiring flexibility.
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