http://www.metroimmigration.com/docs/pdfs/2010/fam_class/faq.pdf
1. My parents are visiting Canada. Their permanent resident sponsorship is in process. Can I
apply for their extension of stay in Canada? I have heard that instead of mailing their
extension application, it can be send online. Is that true?
Yes, they can extend their stay in Canada by sending the request to CIC. Their extension of
stay application can be filled online for quick response from CIC.
2. I sent my parents sponsorship application on May 16, 2007. I have not received any letter
from case processing centre yet. How long it may take?
Presently officers are working on the parents files which they have received up to April 30,
2007.You should receive correspondence form case processing centre very soon.
Q. I have sponsored my parents. The application is in process in India. Recently they have
received medical request. I have been maintaining required income as per low income cut off
every year. Only this year my income is less than required amount. Is this a concern?
Ans. Yes, you need to maintain the income as per LICO until their landing.
Q. My brother is 20 years old studying in b com 2nd year. I do not want to sponsor my parents as
my income is not enough. I will only sponsor my brother for now. Is it possible?
Ans. No you can not sponsor your brother alone. You will have to sponsor him as accompanying
dependent along with your parents. You have to maintain the income as per low income cut off
chart.
Q I sent my application to sponsor parents to case processing centre Mississauga in
December 2006. When should I expect correspondence from Immigration?
A Presently officers are working on parental files that were sent to immigration
office on December 18, 2006. You will receive correspondence very soon.
1. I want to sponsor my parents. Presently my husband is not working. My income
is less than required income. Is my brother eligible to become cosigner?
No, only your husband can co-sign your parental sponsorship.
2. I submitted tax assessment for 2006 with my parental sponsorship. Now officer is
asking for 2006 option c- print. Why do I need to submit this document? From
where can I get this document?
Option ?C gives break down of the income you have reported to CRA and processed by
CRA. This document helps to calculate accurate income. You can call 1-800-959-8281 to
obtain option-C.
Q I want to sponsor my parents. Presently I am not working however my husband is
working. He is making more than what I require to sponsor my parents. Can I
sponsor my parents while my husband acts as co-signer?
Yes you can.
Q I sponsored my parents and a brother. My brother is 25 years old. Officer in
India had asked to pay right of landing fee. How much landing fee do I have to pay?
Right of landing fee is $490 for each applicant and accompanying spouse. However there
is no fee for dependent child even though he(your brother) is more than 22 years old.
Therefore you have to deposit $980.
1. I have declared bankruptcy. Can I sponsor my parents?
If you have declared bankruptcy, do not submit parents application unless you have
been discharged from the bankruptcy.Income earned during bankruptsy cannot be
considered as income.
2. I am sponsoring my parents. Last year I have received sickness benefits. Will it be
considered as income?
Yes, It will be considered as income.
Q1. I have a sister who is currently living in United States. She was in student visa but
now her visa has been expired. I am thinking of filling a petition for her along with filling
for my parents and other siblings for permanent residents of Canada based on family
sponsorship.
Q2. I am on EI, can I sponsor her and other family members?
A1. Your sister should have valid student visa. If she is more than 22 yrs old she should
continuously study (without any gap) until she gets landing
A2. You need to meet low income cut off criteria to meet requirements. The calculation
is done based on your 12 months preceding income. You have to maintain your income
every year until your parents get landing. Presently if you are receiving E.I, job loss
income is not considered as income for Immigration purpose. However if you are
married, your spouse’s income can be included.
1. I have sponsored my orphan nephew from India. Do I need to submit
Guardianship document along with the application?
A. Yes, you have to submit Guardianship document issued by the court.
2. When I sponsored my parents my income was more than low income cut off.
Presently I am on maternity leave and not meeting the income requirements.
Does this have impact on my parental sponsorship?
A. You have to meet the income requirements until your parents land here. If
you have received maternity, size of your family is changed. Officer will ask
for present financial evaluation.
I sponsored my parents 2 years ago. I am meeting income requirements as per LICO
for past two years however this year I am laid off and would not be able to meet LICO
requirements. Does the officer refuse the case or delay it for not meeting the income
requirements?
Ans. You have to meet income requirements otherwise officer refuses the case.
I am sponsoring my parents and my wife parents. Can I sponsor all these familymembers
by sending one sponsorship application?
Ans. You have to submit two sponsorship applications, one sponsorship on your
behalf and other one on your wife’s behalf.
Metro Immigration―
CONTACT: (Corporate) 905-673-1200; 2355 Derry Rd (E), # 12, Mississauga
(Branch) 905-794-6003; 9976, The Gore Rd (Corner of Castlemore & Gore), Brampton
Toll Free: 1-800-694-1373
Website: www.metroimmigration.com
e-mail ID: gupta@metroimmigration.com; metroimmigration@gmail.com
Your Questions Our Answer
Q1. I am single. I want to apply for Canadian Immigration. Can I apply for my
mother and father as my dependents in the application along with me?
A. No, family members as per Immigration Regulations include spouse and children
only.
Q2. I am a visitor in Canada. My wife has sponsored me under (In-Canada) spousal
category. Can I work?
A. You will not be able to work until you get a work permit. You will receive a letter
from the Immigration, stating that you are eligible to apply for work permit.
Q3. My wife was a permanent resident of Canada. She overstayed in India and lost
her status in Canada. What should I do?
A: Initially your wife can apply for a travel document. In case authorities refuse the travel
document, you can sponsor your wife again.
Q4: I had sponsored my spouse about 3 years ago. Now I am divorced. I am
planning to sponsor my parents shortly. Can I exclude my ex-spouse from the size of
family unit?
A: It depends on the number of years of support mentioned in the Undertaking to Sponsor
you signed when you sponsored your ex-spouse. He/She will be counted in your size of
family unit as long as the previous undertaking is valid.
(This period was 10 years before June 28, 2002 and 3 years on and after June 28,
2002)
Q5: I had sponsored my parents and brother 5 years ago. Now, my wife and I plan
to sponsor her parents. My brother is employed and my parents are living with him
now. Are they included in the size of the family unit now?
A: Yes. When you sponsored your parents and brother 5 years ago, you signed an
Undertaking of support for 10 years. This is valid for 10 years after they land in Canada.
So, their number will be counted for family unit size no matter whether your brother
is employed OR parents are living with him.
Q6: I am a permanent resident of Canada. I have applied for the renewal of my P.R
Card. Now my brother is getting married in India. This marriage was fixed
suddenly as the girl is from abroad. My P.R is valid till April 2008. I want to go to
India to attend my brother’s wedding. I have a notarized copy of my P.R card. Will
they let me board the plane without my P.R Card?
A. Chances are weak. The P.R Card has a magnetic tape at the back of it. That magnetic
tape has all your information stored in it with which they can keep a track of the Holder.
Q7: I am a P.R in Canada. My wife and I both have lost our parents. I have my aunt
back home who has always stayed with us since she got divorced.
She does not have any children and is financially dependent on me. Can I sponsor
her to come to Canada on permanent basis?
A. No, you cannot sponsor her to come to Canada on permanent basis however you may
sponsor her to come and visit you.
Any immigration enquiry, please contact Mr.Suresh Gupta of Metro Immigration at 905-673-1200 / reach us
through e-mail for any immigration concerns in the next issue.
Disclaimer: The Immigration tips are prepared by Metro Immigration for the general information of our clients and other interested
parties. Information provided in the tips may not be comprehensive and should not be acted upon in any specific situation without
seeking appropriate legal advice.
IMMIGRATION TIPS
FAMILY CLASS SPONSORSHIP
1. My brother is 21 years old and is not a student. Can I sponsor him along with my
parents?
As of now, you can include your brother as a dependent child of your parents since he is
less than 22 years old. However, processing of your application will take few years and
your brother may possibly complete 22 years during that period. Once he completes 22
years, you would be asked to give details regarding ‘regular student’ status of your
brother. Your application can be rejected based on the fact that he is not a regular student
after the age of 22.
Please note, all dependent children mentioned in the application should be
1. I am 20 years old Permanent Resident of Canada. Can I sponsor my parents?
Yes. If you are a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Canada and above 18 years of age,
you can sponsor.
2. Can my brother or sister cosign my Undertaking to sponsor my parents?
No. Only the Spouse of the Sponsor can be a Cosigner in an Undertaking to sponsor.
3. Is there any Minimum Necessary Income applicable for sponsorship?
Yes. Sponsor and the Cosigner (if any) must meet the requirement of Minimum
Necessary Income as per “Minimum Necessary Income Table” applicable at the time
of sponsorship.
4. My sister will be completing 22 years after 2 months. What is the processing fee I
have to pay if I apply for sponsorship now?
If you apply before your sister completes 22 years, you will pay $150. If you apply
after she completes 22 years, then you will pay $550 as processing fee.
5. I became permanent resident of Canada 9 months ago. Do I have to complete one
year before I sponsor my parents?
Not necessary. If you and your spouse (if Cosigner) are meeting the requirements of
Minimum Necessary Income criteria in the period of previous 12 months (or less),
you may apply to sponsor your parents.
6. My wife had sponsored her parents one year ago. I did not cosign the application
at that time. Now, I want to sponsor my parents and my wife will not be cosigning
my application. Do I have to include the number of people already sponsored by
my wife, in total number of persons for the purpose of determining my Minimum
Necessary Income?
No. Since you have not cosigned your wife’s application to sponsor and your wife is not
cosigning your application, you need not include them in total number of persons for the
purpose of determining your Minimum Necessary Income
7. I sponsored my wife four years ago and the Undertaking is in effect. Recently we
are divorced. Now I plan to sponsor my parents. Do I have to include my ex-wife
in total number of persons for the purpose of determining my Minimum
Necessary Income?
Yes. If the Undertaking is still valid for the period, you have to include your ex-wife
while determining your Minimum Necessary Income, though you are divorced.
8. My 24 years old brother is unemployed and lives with my parents. Can I sponsor
him along with my parents?
You can do so only if your brother is a “Regular” Student enrolled in a Course
“Recognized by the Government”. You may also include him if he is a person with
“disability”.
10. My sister is 21 years old, unmarried and is not a student. Can I sponsor her along
with parents?
You can do so since she is less than 22 years old. However, once she completes 22
years, it is necessary that she is a Regular student enrolled in a Course Recognized by
the Government. She should continue to be a regular student till she is given
immigration.
9. I sponsored my brother (less than 22 years old at that time) along with my parents.
Now, my brother has a very good job offer and is inclined to accept the offer. Will
it affect his immigration?
Yes. Once your brother takes up the job, he would not continue to be dependent son of
your parents. It is necessary that you withdraw your sponsorship.
10. I sponsored my sister (less than 22 year old at that time) along with my parents
and the Application is under process. Now, my sister is getting married. Will it
affect her immigration?
Yes. Once your sister gets married she is not considered as dependent daughter of your
parents.
11. My total income is $40,000. I am planning to invest $6000 in RRSP. Will it affect
my income while computing Minimum Necessary Income?
No. Your total income is still $40,000, i.e. the income shown in Line 150 of your Tax
Return.
12. My total income from employment is $35000. I have withdrawn $5000 from my
RRSP. Will it affect my income while computing Minimum Necessary Income?
Yes. Your total income now becomes $40000 since amount withdrawn from RRSP is
shown as your income and $40000 is shown in Line 150 of your Tax Return.
13. I sponsored my parents two years ago. My wife cosigned the application. We met
the requirements of Minimum Necessary Income applicable at that time. Now, I
am on Unemployment Insurance and my wife is working. Will it affect our
sponsorship application?
Yes. You are required to meet the Minimum Necessary Income requirements from
the Date of Application till the immigration of your family members. Unemployment
Insurance due to job loss is not considered as income for the purposes of Minimum
Necessary Income.
14. My wife has sponsored her parents last year. I cosigned the application. Now, my
wife is on maternity benefits and I am working. Will these factors affect our
sponsorship application?
Yes. With the birth of your child, there is an addition to total number of family members
and your Minimum Necessary Income will go up.
15. I sponsored my parents two years ago and the application is in process. Now, I am
getting married and would like to sponsor my spouse. Will it affect my
sponsorship application for parents?
Yes. Once you get married, there is an addition to total number of family members and
your Minimum Necessary Income will go up.
16. My wife and I want to sponsor her parents and my parents. Both of us are signing
the undertaking. Can we do it in a single application?
No. You have to make two separate applications for your parents and her parents. In the
application to sponsor your wife’s parents, she is the Sponsor and you are the cosigner. In
the application to sponsor your parents, you are the Sponsor and she is the cosigner.
17. I am presently on disability benefits. Will this benefit earned be considered for the
Minimum Necessary Income?
Yes. However, Unemployment Insurance benefits due to job loss are not considered.
18. I am presently on maternity benefits. Will this benefit earned be considered for
the Minimum Necessary Income?
Yes. However, Unemployment Insurance benefits due to job loss are not considered.
19. I receive Canada Pension Plan Death Benefits of my previous wife. Now, I want
to sponsor my parents. Will this pension amount be considered for calculating
Minimum Necessary Income?
Yes. Pension amount is taken into account while computing your income.
Q1. My brother is 24 years old and is a student. Can I sponsor him as
accompanying dependent child along with my parents?
Dependent child is 22 years of age or older and, since before the age of 22,
has
• been continuously enrolled and in attendance as a full-time student
in a post secondary institution accredited by the relevant
government authority and
• depended substantially on the financial support of a parent
If your brother is meeting these requirements you can sponsor him.
Q 2. Do our investment in RRSP or our expenses towards child care will
affect our total income?
No. Your RRSP contribution or your child care expenses will not be
subtracted from your total income and hence, it will not affect your total
income.
Q. I have sponsored my parents and CIC has sent my file back for re evaluation. I earned
$40,000 as self employed truck driver from March 2006 to Sep 2006. Officer has asked
me to provide proof of self Employed income for his duration. What document should I
sent as income proof?
A. Bank statement and statement of business activity is the good proof of income.
Q.I sponsored my parents in 2007. Unfortunately my father died last month .Is my
mother and sibling’s application still in process? What would be the next step on my
behalf?
A. You have to change your mother as principal applicant. You need to send new
sponsorship agreement and death certificate to the officer.
1. I have sponsored my parents for permanent resident status in Canada. I want them
to visit Canada. Is it possible to apply for their visitor visa while the application
for permanent resident status is in process?
Yes, they can apply fro visitor visa while application for permanent residency is in
process.
2. I sent the application to sponsor my parents to case processing centre Mississauga
in February 2007. When am I supposed to receive response from them?
Presently case processing centre is working on the parental files they received in
January 2007. You should receive response from them soon.
1. My parents are visiting Canada. Their permanent resident sponsorship is in process. Can I
apply for their extension of stay in Canada? I have heard that instead of mailing their
extension application, it can be send online. Is that true?
Yes, they can extend their stay in Canada by sending the request to CIC. Their extension of
stay application can be filled online for quick response from CIC.
2. I sent my parents sponsorship application on May 16, 2007. I have not received any letter
from case processing centre yet. How long it may take?
Presently officers are working on the parents files which they have received up to April 30,
2007.You should receive correspondence form case processing centre very soon.
Q. I have sponsored my parents. The application is in process in India. Recently they have
received medical request. I have been maintaining required income as per low income cut off
every year. Only this year my income is less than required amount. Is this a concern?
Ans. Yes, you need to maintain the income as per LICO until their landing.
Q. My brother is 20 years old studying in b com 2nd year. I do not want to sponsor my parents as
my income is not enough. I will only sponsor my brother for now. Is it possible?
Ans. No you can not sponsor your brother alone. You will have to sponsor him as accompanying
dependent along with your parents. You have to maintain the income as per low income cut off
chart.
Q I sent my application to sponsor parents to case processing centre Mississauga in
December 2006. When should I expect correspondence from Immigration?
A Presently officers are working on parental files that were sent to immigration
office on December 18, 2006. You will receive correspondence very soon.
1. I want to sponsor my parents. Presently my husband is not working. My income
is less than required income. Is my brother eligible to become cosigner?
No, only your husband can co-sign your parental sponsorship.
2. I submitted tax assessment for 2006 with my parental sponsorship. Now officer is
asking for 2006 option c- print. Why do I need to submit this document? From
where can I get this document?
Option ?C gives break down of the income you have reported to CRA and processed by
CRA. This document helps to calculate accurate income. You can call 1-800-959-8281 to
obtain option-C.
Q I want to sponsor my parents. Presently I am not working however my husband is
working. He is making more than what I require to sponsor my parents. Can I
sponsor my parents while my husband acts as co-signer?
Yes you can.
Q I sponsored my parents and a brother. My brother is 25 years old. Officer in
India had asked to pay right of landing fee. How much landing fee do I have to pay?
Right of landing fee is $490 for each applicant and accompanying spouse. However there
is no fee for dependent child even though he(your brother) is more than 22 years old.
Therefore you have to deposit $980.
1. I have declared bankruptcy. Can I sponsor my parents?
If you have declared bankruptcy, do not submit parents application unless you have
been discharged from the bankruptcy.Income earned during bankruptsy cannot be
considered as income.
2. I am sponsoring my parents. Last year I have received sickness benefits. Will it be
considered as income?
Yes, It will be considered as income.
Q1. I have a sister who is currently living in United States. She was in student visa but
now her visa has been expired. I am thinking of filling a petition for her along with filling
for my parents and other siblings for permanent residents of Canada based on family
sponsorship.
Q2. I am on EI, can I sponsor her and other family members?
A1. Your sister should have valid student visa. If she is more than 22 yrs old she should
continuously study (without any gap) until she gets landing
A2. You need to meet low income cut off criteria to meet requirements. The calculation
is done based on your 12 months preceding income. You have to maintain your income
every year until your parents get landing. Presently if you are receiving E.I, job loss
income is not considered as income for Immigration purpose. However if you are
married, your spouse’s income can be included.
1. I have sponsored my orphan nephew from India. Do I need to submit
Guardianship document along with the application?
A. Yes, you have to submit Guardianship document issued by the court.
2. When I sponsored my parents my income was more than low income cut off.
Presently I am on maternity leave and not meeting the income requirements.
Does this have impact on my parental sponsorship?
A. You have to meet the income requirements until your parents land here. If
you have received maternity, size of your family is changed. Officer will ask
for present financial evaluation.
I sponsored my parents 2 years ago. I am meeting income requirements as per LICO
for past two years however this year I am laid off and would not be able to meet LICO
requirements. Does the officer refuse the case or delay it for not meeting the income
requirements?
Ans. You have to meet income requirements otherwise officer refuses the case.
I am sponsoring my parents and my wife parents. Can I sponsor all these familymembers
by sending one sponsorship application?
Ans. You have to submit two sponsorship applications, one sponsorship on your
behalf and other one on your wife’s behalf.
Metro Immigration―
CONTACT: (Corporate) 905-673-1200; 2355 Derry Rd (E), # 12, Mississauga
(Branch) 905-794-6003; 9976, The Gore Rd (Corner of Castlemore & Gore), Brampton
Toll Free: 1-800-694-1373
Website: www.metroimmigration.com
e-mail ID: gupta@metroimmigration.com; metroimmigration@gmail.com
Your Questions Our Answer
Q1. I am single. I want to apply for Canadian Immigration. Can I apply for my
mother and father as my dependents in the application along with me?
A. No, family members as per Immigration Regulations include spouse and children
only.
Q2. I am a visitor in Canada. My wife has sponsored me under (In-Canada) spousal
category. Can I work?
A. You will not be able to work until you get a work permit. You will receive a letter
from the Immigration, stating that you are eligible to apply for work permit.
Q3. My wife was a permanent resident of Canada. She overstayed in India and lost
her status in Canada. What should I do?
A: Initially your wife can apply for a travel document. In case authorities refuse the travel
document, you can sponsor your wife again.
Q4: I had sponsored my spouse about 3 years ago. Now I am divorced. I am
planning to sponsor my parents shortly. Can I exclude my ex-spouse from the size of
family unit?
A: It depends on the number of years of support mentioned in the Undertaking to Sponsor
you signed when you sponsored your ex-spouse. He/She will be counted in your size of
family unit as long as the previous undertaking is valid.
(This period was 10 years before June 28, 2002 and 3 years on and after June 28,
2002)
Q5: I had sponsored my parents and brother 5 years ago. Now, my wife and I plan
to sponsor her parents. My brother is employed and my parents are living with him
now. Are they included in the size of the family unit now?
A: Yes. When you sponsored your parents and brother 5 years ago, you signed an
Undertaking of support for 10 years. This is valid for 10 years after they land in Canada.
So, their number will be counted for family unit size no matter whether your brother
is employed OR parents are living with him.
Q6: I am a permanent resident of Canada. I have applied for the renewal of my P.R
Card. Now my brother is getting married in India. This marriage was fixed
suddenly as the girl is from abroad. My P.R is valid till April 2008. I want to go to
India to attend my brother’s wedding. I have a notarized copy of my P.R card. Will
they let me board the plane without my P.R Card?
A. Chances are weak. The P.R Card has a magnetic tape at the back of it. That magnetic
tape has all your information stored in it with which they can keep a track of the Holder.
Q7: I am a P.R in Canada. My wife and I both have lost our parents. I have my aunt
back home who has always stayed with us since she got divorced.
She does not have any children and is financially dependent on me. Can I sponsor
her to come to Canada on permanent basis?
A. No, you cannot sponsor her to come to Canada on permanent basis however you may
sponsor her to come and visit you.
Any immigration enquiry, please contact Mr.Suresh Gupta of Metro Immigration at 905-673-1200 / reach us
through e-mail for any immigration concerns in the next issue.
Disclaimer: The Immigration tips are prepared by Metro Immigration for the general information of our clients and other interested
parties. Information provided in the tips may not be comprehensive and should not be acted upon in any specific situation without
seeking appropriate legal advice.
IMMIGRATION TIPS
FAMILY CLASS SPONSORSHIP
1. My brother is 21 years old and is not a student. Can I sponsor him along with my
parents?
As of now, you can include your brother as a dependent child of your parents since he is
less than 22 years old. However, processing of your application will take few years and
your brother may possibly complete 22 years during that period. Once he completes 22
years, you would be asked to give details regarding ‘regular student’ status of your
brother. Your application can be rejected based on the fact that he is not a regular student
after the age of 22.
Please note, all dependent children mentioned in the application should be
1. I am 20 years old Permanent Resident of Canada. Can I sponsor my parents?
Yes. If you are a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Canada and above 18 years of age,
you can sponsor.
2. Can my brother or sister cosign my Undertaking to sponsor my parents?
No. Only the Spouse of the Sponsor can be a Cosigner in an Undertaking to sponsor.
3. Is there any Minimum Necessary Income applicable for sponsorship?
Yes. Sponsor and the Cosigner (if any) must meet the requirement of Minimum
Necessary Income as per “Minimum Necessary Income Table” applicable at the time
of sponsorship.
4. My sister will be completing 22 years after 2 months. What is the processing fee I
have to pay if I apply for sponsorship now?
If you apply before your sister completes 22 years, you will pay $150. If you apply
after she completes 22 years, then you will pay $550 as processing fee.
5. I became permanent resident of Canada 9 months ago. Do I have to complete one
year before I sponsor my parents?
Not necessary. If you and your spouse (if Cosigner) are meeting the requirements of
Minimum Necessary Income criteria in the period of previous 12 months (or less),
you may apply to sponsor your parents.
6. My wife had sponsored her parents one year ago. I did not cosign the application
at that time. Now, I want to sponsor my parents and my wife will not be cosigning
my application. Do I have to include the number of people already sponsored by
my wife, in total number of persons for the purpose of determining my Minimum
Necessary Income?
No. Since you have not cosigned your wife’s application to sponsor and your wife is not
cosigning your application, you need not include them in total number of persons for the
purpose of determining your Minimum Necessary Income
7. I sponsored my wife four years ago and the Undertaking is in effect. Recently we
are divorced. Now I plan to sponsor my parents. Do I have to include my ex-wife
in total number of persons for the purpose of determining my Minimum
Necessary Income?
Yes. If the Undertaking is still valid for the period, you have to include your ex-wife
while determining your Minimum Necessary Income, though you are divorced.
8. My 24 years old brother is unemployed and lives with my parents. Can I sponsor
him along with my parents?
You can do so only if your brother is a “Regular” Student enrolled in a Course
“Recognized by the Government”. You may also include him if he is a person with
“disability”.
10. My sister is 21 years old, unmarried and is not a student. Can I sponsor her along
with parents?
You can do so since she is less than 22 years old. However, once she completes 22
years, it is necessary that she is a Regular student enrolled in a Course Recognized by
the Government. She should continue to be a regular student till she is given
immigration.
9. I sponsored my brother (less than 22 years old at that time) along with my parents.
Now, my brother has a very good job offer and is inclined to accept the offer. Will
it affect his immigration?
Yes. Once your brother takes up the job, he would not continue to be dependent son of
your parents. It is necessary that you withdraw your sponsorship.
10. I sponsored my sister (less than 22 year old at that time) along with my parents
and the Application is under process. Now, my sister is getting married. Will it
affect her immigration?
Yes. Once your sister gets married she is not considered as dependent daughter of your
parents.
11. My total income is $40,000. I am planning to invest $6000 in RRSP. Will it affect
my income while computing Minimum Necessary Income?
No. Your total income is still $40,000, i.e. the income shown in Line 150 of your Tax
Return.
12. My total income from employment is $35000. I have withdrawn $5000 from my
RRSP. Will it affect my income while computing Minimum Necessary Income?
Yes. Your total income now becomes $40000 since amount withdrawn from RRSP is
shown as your income and $40000 is shown in Line 150 of your Tax Return.
13. I sponsored my parents two years ago. My wife cosigned the application. We met
the requirements of Minimum Necessary Income applicable at that time. Now, I
am on Unemployment Insurance and my wife is working. Will it affect our
sponsorship application?
Yes. You are required to meet the Minimum Necessary Income requirements from
the Date of Application till the immigration of your family members. Unemployment
Insurance due to job loss is not considered as income for the purposes of Minimum
Necessary Income.
14. My wife has sponsored her parents last year. I cosigned the application. Now, my
wife is on maternity benefits and I am working. Will these factors affect our
sponsorship application?
Yes. With the birth of your child, there is an addition to total number of family members
and your Minimum Necessary Income will go up.
15. I sponsored my parents two years ago and the application is in process. Now, I am
getting married and would like to sponsor my spouse. Will it affect my
sponsorship application for parents?
Yes. Once you get married, there is an addition to total number of family members and
your Minimum Necessary Income will go up.
16. My wife and I want to sponsor her parents and my parents. Both of us are signing
the undertaking. Can we do it in a single application?
No. You have to make two separate applications for your parents and her parents. In the
application to sponsor your wife’s parents, she is the Sponsor and you are the cosigner. In
the application to sponsor your parents, you are the Sponsor and she is the cosigner.
17. I am presently on disability benefits. Will this benefit earned be considered for the
Minimum Necessary Income?
Yes. However, Unemployment Insurance benefits due to job loss are not considered.
18. I am presently on maternity benefits. Will this benefit earned be considered for
the Minimum Necessary Income?
Yes. However, Unemployment Insurance benefits due to job loss are not considered.
19. I receive Canada Pension Plan Death Benefits of my previous wife. Now, I want
to sponsor my parents. Will this pension amount be considered for calculating
Minimum Necessary Income?
Yes. Pension amount is taken into account while computing your income.
Q1. My brother is 24 years old and is a student. Can I sponsor him as
accompanying dependent child along with my parents?
Dependent child is 22 years of age or older and, since before the age of 22,
has
• been continuously enrolled and in attendance as a full-time student
in a post secondary institution accredited by the relevant
government authority and
• depended substantially on the financial support of a parent
If your brother is meeting these requirements you can sponsor him.
Q 2. Do our investment in RRSP or our expenses towards child care will
affect our total income?
No. Your RRSP contribution or your child care expenses will not be
subtracted from your total income and hence, it will not affect your total
income.
Q. I have sponsored my parents and CIC has sent my file back for re evaluation. I earned
$40,000 as self employed truck driver from March 2006 to Sep 2006. Officer has asked
me to provide proof of self Employed income for his duration. What document should I
sent as income proof?
A. Bank statement and statement of business activity is the good proof of income.
Q.I sponsored my parents in 2007. Unfortunately my father died last month .Is my
mother and sibling’s application still in process? What would be the next step on my
behalf?
A. You have to change your mother as principal applicant. You need to send new
sponsorship agreement and death certificate to the officer.
1. I have sponsored my parents for permanent resident status in Canada. I want them
to visit Canada. Is it possible to apply for their visitor visa while the application
for permanent resident status is in process?
Yes, they can apply fro visitor visa while application for permanent residency is in
process.
2. I sent the application to sponsor my parents to case processing centre Mississauga
in February 2007. When am I supposed to receive response from them?
Presently case processing centre is working on the parental files they received in
January 2007. You should receive response from them soon.
