Health insurance glossary
Host status proof (super visa)
Plain-English definition
Host status proof is the document showing that the person inviting a parent or grandparent on a super visa is a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a registered Indian. IRCC accepts a copy of proof of Canadian citizenship, a permanent resident document, or a Secure Certificate of Indian Status or status card, and the same for the host's spouse or common-law partner where that applies.
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Where this applies: Super visa (federal).
How it works
IRCC states: “You must provide proof that your host is one of the following:” a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a registered Indian.
Each status has its own accepted document: a copy of Canadian citizenship, a copy of a permanent resident document, or a copy of a Secure Certificate of Indian Status or Certificate of Indian Status (status card).
Where the host's spouse or common-law partner is part of the application, for example as a co-signer, their status document is included too.
Why it matters
The super visa is only for parents and grandparents of someone settled in Canada. A missing status document is a small gap that can send the whole file back.