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Super Visa Income Rule Changes (March 2026)
Effective: March 31, 2026
TL;DR
Two new flexibilities for the Super Visa LICO test: (1) host can meet the test in either of the two preceding tax years, and (2) host can add the visiting parent/grandparent's income if the host meets a minimum percentage of LICO. Applications in process and submitted on/after March 31, 2026 use the new criteria.
What changed
- Either of the two preceding tax years counts.
- Combined household income permitted if host meets minimum percentage.
Who is affected
Canadian citizens/PRs sponsoring parents/grandparents on a Super Visa.
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https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/changes-parents-grandparents-super-visa-income-requirement-calculated.html ↗Related immigration topics
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