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I need to calculate family size when applying for the parent and grandparent super visa. Who should I include?

When you apply for a parent and grandparent super visa, you must make sure your host meets the minimum necessary income. Include the following people in your family size calculation:

  • host
  • host’s spouse (which might include a separated spouse) or common-law partner
  • dependent children of the host and of their spouse or common-law partner
  • the super visa applicant and any other super visa applicants applying at the same time (such as their spouse)
  • previously approved super visa applicants
    • These are super visa holders that were in another letter of invitation, signed by the host or the host’s spouse or common-law partner, that is still applicable.
  • previously sponsored individuals

Examples for calculating family size

Family size is 2
  • The host child in Canada is inviting a parent.
  • The host is not married and has no children.

1 host child + 1 invited parent = 2

Family size is 6

Example 1:

  • The host child in Canada is inviting two parents.
  • The host has
    • a spouse
    • 2 dependent children.

1 host child + 2 invited parents + 2 dependent children + 1 spouse = 6

Example 2:

  • The host grandchild in Canada is inviting a grandparent.
  • The host has
    • a spouse
    • a dependent child
  • The host’s spouse is already hosting their two parents on super visas.

1 host grandchild + 1 invited grandparent + 1 spouse + 1 dependent child + 2 actively sponsored parents = 6

Family size is 7
  • The host child in Canada is inviting two parents.
  • The host has
    • a spouse
    • one dependent child
  • The host previously co-signed the sponsorship of their spouse’s two parents. That sponsorship is still in effect.

1 host child + 2 invited parents + 1 spouse + 1 dependent child + 2 actively sponsored parents = 7

Family size is 5
  • The host child in Canada is inviting two parents.
  • The host is divorced, has two children and shares custody with their former spouse.

1 host child + 2 invited parents + 2 dependent children = 5

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