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Old Aug 29th 2006, 2:59 am
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Default Sponsor a family member if I'm in receipt fo EI

We want to sponsor my wife's parents over here. But my wife is in
receipt of EI due to unemployment. I do have enough income to be the
sponsor, though.

Is this case? Is my wife regarded as "receipt of social assistance
other than disability"? Can she sporsor and I co-sign?
 
Old Aug 29th 2006, 6:06 am
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Default Re: Sponsor a family member if I'm in receipt fo EI

Originally Posted by L.Fred
We want to sponsor my wife's parents over here. But my wife is in
receipt of EI due to unemployment. I do have enough income to be the
sponsor, though.

Is this case? Is my wife regarded as "receipt of social assistance
other than disability"? Can she sporsor and I co-sign?
Yes, it is the beneficiary who can not claim assistance.
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Old Aug 29th 2006, 10:56 am
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Default Re: Sponsor a family member if I'm in receipt fo EI

Originally Posted by L.Fred
We want to sponsor my wife's parents over here. But my wife is in
receipt of EI due to unemployment. I do have enough income to be the
sponsor, though.

Is this case? Is my wife regarded as "receipt of social assistance
other than disability"? Can she sporsor and I co-sign?
No, EI is not considered means-tested assistance. It is a form of insurance paid for by the employer and is based upon past earnings.
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