Super Visa Income Requirements (LICO) — 2026
To sponsor a parent or grandparent for a Canadian super visa, you must meet the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) threshold for your household size. Starting March 31, 2026, you must meet this threshold for two consecutive tax years.
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These are the minimum gross income amounts required to sponsor a super visa, based on household size. Household size includes you, your dependents, and the parent(s)/grandparent(s) being sponsored.
| Household Size | Minimum Gross Income | Monthly Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | $35,107 | $2,926/month |
| 3 people | $43,159 | $3,597/month |
| 4 people | $52,423 | $4,369/month |
| 5 people | $59,460 | $4,955/month |
| 6 people | $67,078 | $5,590/month |
| 7+ people | $74,695 | $6,225/month |
Source: Statistics Canada, Low Income Cut-Offs (LICO) for communities with 500,000+ population. These thresholds are updated annually.
March 2026 Changes — Two-Year Income Rule
New Rule Effective March 31, 2026
IRCC now requires sponsors to meet the LICO income threshold for two consecutive tax years (both 2024 and 2025), instead of just the most recent year. You must provide Notices of Assessment (NOA) from the CRA for both years.
Parent Income Supplementation (New)
Also effective March 31, 2026: The parent or grandparent being sponsored can now contribute their own Canadian income toward meeting the LICO threshold. This is helpful when the sponsor's income alone falls slightly below the requirement.
The parent's income must be earned in Canada and verifiable through the CRA. Income from the home country does not qualify.
How Household Size Is Calculated
Your household size includes:
- You (the sponsor/host)
- Your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable)
- Your dependent children
- Any other dependents you've previously sponsored who haven't yet become citizens
- The parent(s)/grandparent(s) you are inviting
Example: You and your spouse live with 2 children. You want to bring both parents. Household size = 2 (you + spouse) + 2 (children) + 2 (parents) = 6. You need to earn at least $67,078.
What If You Don't Meet the Requirement?
- Co-signer: A spouse or common-law partner can co-sign the application, combining incomes.
- Parent supplementation: Your parent's Canadian income can now count (new 2026 rule).
- Regular visitor visa: A standard TRV has no income requirement, but allows shorter stays.
- Wait for next tax year: If your income is rising, wait until you can demonstrate higher earnings.
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