How to calculate the family size?
The size of the family determines the amount of income you need to make to sponsor. Use this table below to assist you in calculating the size of your family:
Note: Children who meet the definition of a dependent child must be included in the calculation, even if you as a sponsor do not have custody nor provide child support.
Count:
the number of persons you are now sponsoring and
all dependent family members of that person, whether or not they are accompanying.
Count the number of persons covered by other valid undertakings you have made or co-signed in the past.
If you have a co-signer, count all persons covered by still valid undertakings made or co-signed by your co-signer.
Calculate the number of persons covered in steps 1 to 4. The total represents the family size
How to calculate the family size?
The size of the family determines the amount of income you need to make to sponsor. Use this table below to assist you in calculating the size of your family:
Note: Children who meet the definition of a dependent child must be included in the calculation, even if you as a sponsor do not have custody nor provide child support.
Count:
the number of persons you are now sponsoring and
all dependent family members of that person, whether or not they are accompanying.
Count the number of persons covered by other valid undertakings you have made or co-signed in the past.
If you have a co-signer, count all persons covered by still valid undertakings made or co-signed by your co-signer.
Calculate the number of persons covered in steps 1 to 4. The total represents the family size