17/03/2026
If you want your parents in Canada permanently whether for emotional reasons or health concerns. Waiting for a lottery system in 2026 may not be the best strategy.
Forget the Canada PR lottery this year and know that you can keep you parents in Canada on a Super Visa for up to 7 years.
Under current Super Visa rules:
- Parents can receive up to a 5-year authorized stay per entry
- You can apply for an extension from inside Canada
- Properly managed, they can stay up to 7 years continuously
- No need to exit Canada just to “reset” their status
For elderly parents especially those with medical or mobility concerns avoiding repeated long-haul travel is extremely important.
Instead of waiting year after year for the Parents PR lottery to reopen, the Super Visa provides a structured, legal, and reliable pathway to keep your family together.