Q for anyone w Spouse in Canada sponsoring them
Mar 22nd 2006, 4:40 pm
#1
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Q for anyone w Spouse in Canada sponsoring them
I am a bit stumped by the financial obligation for Sponsor.
In the Guide, it states:
"You have an income that is at least equal to the minimum necessary income, the amount which is published yearly by the Cdn Govt."
"You will have to provide us with docs that show your financial resources for the past 12 months… (etc)"
But then after that, it says This condition does not apply if you are sponsoring only your spouse
So I’m baffled. Do we still have to fill in his 12 months of net income on the form (Sponsorship Evaluation?) and include Option C Cdn Revenue form?
Seems strange since they say that it does not apply…….. I’m only concerned because my husband traveled most of last year and only worked 3 months in 05 making just 12K.
In the Guide, it states:
"You have an income that is at least equal to the minimum necessary income, the amount which is published yearly by the Cdn Govt."
"You will have to provide us with docs that show your financial resources for the past 12 months… (etc)"
But then after that, it says This condition does not apply if you are sponsoring only your spouse
So I’m baffled. Do we still have to fill in his 12 months of net income on the form (Sponsorship Evaluation?) and include Option C Cdn Revenue form?
Seems strange since they say that it does not apply…….. I’m only concerned because my husband traveled most of last year and only worked 3 months in 05 making just 12K.
Mar 22nd 2006, 4:46 pm
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Re: Q for anyone w Spouse in Canada sponsoring them
Hi
Originally Posted by cheezy
I am a bit stumped by the financial obligation for Sponsor.
In the Guide, it states:
"You have an income that is at least equal to the minimum necessary income, the amount which is published yearly by the Cdn Govt."
"You will have to provide us with docs that show your financial resources for the past 12 months… (etc)"
But then after that, it says This condition does not apply if you are sponsoring only your spouse
You still have to complete the forms and submit the financial details although spousal applicants do not have to meet LICO.
So I’m baffled. Do we still have to fill in his 12 months of net income on the form (Sponsorship Evaluation?) and include Option C Cdn Revenue form?
Seems strange since they say that it does not apply…….. I’m only concerned because my husband traveled most of last year and only worked 3 months in 05 making just 12K.
In the Guide, it states:
"You have an income that is at least equal to the minimum necessary income, the amount which is published yearly by the Cdn Govt."
"You will have to provide us with docs that show your financial resources for the past 12 months… (etc)"
But then after that, it says This condition does not apply if you are sponsoring only your spouse
You still have to complete the forms and submit the financial details although spousal applicants do not have to meet LICO.
So I’m baffled. Do we still have to fill in his 12 months of net income on the form (Sponsorship Evaluation?) and include Option C Cdn Revenue form?
Seems strange since they say that it does not apply…….. I’m only concerned because my husband traveled most of last year and only worked 3 months in 05 making just 12K.
Mar 22nd 2006, 5:21 pm
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Re: Q for anyone w Spouse in Canada sponsoring them
Originally Posted by PMM
Hi
Mar 22nd 2006, 6:05 pm
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Re: Q for anyone w Spouse in Canada sponsoring them
Hi
It didn't post, although you don't have to meet the LICO for a spousal sponsorship, you do have to submit the financial evaluation. There have been refusals based on Sec 39 of the Act in spousal cases:
"39. A foreign national is inadmissible for financial reasons if they are or will be unable or unwilling to support themself or any other person who is dependent on them, and have not satisfied an officer that adequate arrangements for care and support, other than those that involve social assistance, have been made."
PMM
Originally Posted by cheezy
Are you just being friendly?
"39. A foreign national is inadmissible for financial reasons if they are or will be unable or unwilling to support themself or any other person who is dependent on them, and have not satisfied an officer that adequate arrangements for care and support, other than those that involve social assistance, have been made."
PMM
Mar 22nd 2006, 7:55 pm
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Re: Q for anyone w Spouse in Canada sponsoring them
Originally Posted by PMM
Hi
It didn't post, although you don't have to meet the LICO for a spousal sponsorship, you do have to submit the financial evaluation. There have been refusals based on Sec 39 of the Act in spousal cases:
"39. A foreign national is inadmissible for financial reasons if they are or will be unable or unwilling to support themself or any other person who is dependent on them, and have not satisfied an officer that adequate arrangements for care and support, other than those that involve social assistance, have been made."
PMM
It didn't post, although you don't have to meet the LICO for a spousal sponsorship, you do have to submit the financial evaluation. There have been refusals based on Sec 39 of the Act in spousal cases:
"39. A foreign national is inadmissible for financial reasons if they are or will be unable or unwilling to support themself or any other person who is dependent on them, and have not satisfied an officer that adequate arrangements for care and support, other than those that involve social assistance, have been made."
PMM
Mar 23rd 2006, 8:34 am
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Re: Q for anyone w Spouse in Canada sponsoring them
Cheezy, I sponsored my common-law partner recently, and I didn't include any of my financial information. Proving you have a minimum level of income appears to be necessary if there are any dependents involved, but not if you're sponsoring only your spouse.
I didn't include my tax information, either, and included a letter explaining that I hadn't filed my taxes because I've been living in the UK for 2 years. We were approved with no problems.
Good luck!
I didn't include my tax information, either, and included a letter explaining that I hadn't filed my taxes because I've been living in the UK for 2 years. We were approved with no problems.
Good luck!
Mar 23rd 2006, 5:07 pm
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Re: Q for anyone w Spouse in Canada sponsoring them
Originally Posted by Susie Derkins
Cheezy, I sponsored my common-law partner recently, and I didn't include any of my financial information. Proving you have a minimum level of income appears to be necessary if there are any dependents involved, but not if you're sponsoring only your spouse.
I didn't include my tax information, either, and included a letter explaining that I hadn't filed my taxes because I've been living in the UK for 2 years. We were approved with no problems.
Good luck!
I didn't include my tax information, either, and included a letter explaining that I hadn't filed my taxes because I've been living in the UK for 2 years. We were approved with no problems.
Good luck!
Cheezy, whatever PMM said is correct! Make sure you include whatever you can and provide an explanation with it if you cant get the Option C. Thats should suffice!
Its always better to provide whatever you could because it wouldnt harm; but if you dont, it can do big time!! Choice is yours....
Mar 23rd 2006, 6:24 pm
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Re: Q for anyone w Spouse in Canada sponsoring them
Thanks for the advice everyone. We have written a letter explaining that he was in Canada for only 3 months of '05, included copy of his T4 showing the 12K from 3 months work in 05, luckily he's saved every pay stub in 06 so he's copying all of those, a letter from his new employer stating there's lots of potential for growth and showing his salary, and potential salary after 90 day trial period, also for fun I'm including a few of my recent pay stubs to show my *earning potential* (I know they won't count it, but anyway) and also a year-to-date statement from the Bank of Montreal showing his deposits. phew, hopefully that will be ok.
Mar 24th 2006, 2:03 am
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Re: Q for anyone w Spouse in Canada sponsoring them
You don't need a minimum income to sponsor a spouse or your common-law partner; however, you still need to send in some financial items because they want to know that the sponsor will be able to support there partner. Basically they want to make sure you haven't been on welfare or needed (will need) any kind of financial assistance from the government. What you're sending in sounds like more then enough.
Originally Posted by cheezy
Thanks for the advice everyone. We have written a letter explaining that he was in Canada for only 3 months of '05, included copy of his T4 showing the 12K from 3 months work in 05, luckily he's saved every pay stub in 06 so he's copying all of those, a letter from his new employer stating there's lots of potential for growth and showing his salary, and potential salary after 90 day trial period, also for fun I'm including a few of my recent pay stubs to show my *earning potential* (I know they won't count it, but anyway) and also a year-to-date statement from the Bank of Montreal showing his deposits. phew, hopefully that will be ok.
