This link might help:
https://stepstojustice.ca/steps/immigration/4-learn-how-criminal-law-or-status-problems-affect-whether-you-can-be-a-sponsor/
It states:
You cannot be a sponsor if you've been convicted of:
- a violent crime that has a maximum sentence of 10 or more years in prison, even if you get a shorter sentence or no time at all in prison,
- a sexual offence,
- an offence that caused bodily harm to a relative or member of your family or the family of your spouse or partner, or
- an attempt or a threat to commit any of the above crimes.
If in doubt I would speak to an immigration lawyer, they might be able to give free advice if you go to the right one.
That's the thing it says
You cannot be a sponsor if you've been convicted of:
a violent crime that has a maximum sentence of 10 or more years in prison, even if you get a shorter sentence or no time at all in prison,
a sexual offence,
an offence that caused bodily harm to a relative or member of your family or the family of your spouse or partner, or
an attempt or a threat to commit any of the above crimes.
But this rule does not apply if:
you have a record suspension for the offence, which used to be called a pardon, or
it's been at least 5 years since you completed your sentence.
THEN IT SAYS:
You also cannot be a sponsor if:
you're in jail, or
you're charged with a serious crime.
ISNT THE ABOVE CRIMES SERIOUS, and they would allow those criminals to sponsor if they have a record suspension or 5 years passes? They say if 5 years has passed or you have a record suspension, that rule doesn't apply. Why would they say people can't sponsor lastly if it clearly states if 5 years or pardon, they can?
Definitely talking with a consultant soon, thank you for your reply, hopefully get a answer for all of us
