In order to be eligible, children or grandchildren must provide a letter of invitation and meet minimum income requirements. Parents and grandparents then submit this letter along with proof they have obtained Canadian medical insurance. Super Visa insurance also has to meet minimum requirements and must cover at least one year from the date of entry to Canada.
It is mandatory to secure medical insurance for parents and grandparents to live with their children in Canada for upto 2 years. The program is very popular among the country of India, China and Pakistan. It has been a successful program for families who wants be with family without permanent status in Canada.
One who do not fit the criteria may apply for visitor visa which allows them to stay for period of 6 months.