you should have checked income requirements BEFORE you submit the interest to sponsor.
this is on the 2020 interest to sponsor form:
What happens next
After the closing date, we'll randomly choose potential sponsors and invite
them to apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents. If we invite you
to apply, you need to meet all eligibility criteria. For example, you need to
meet minimum income requirements, live in Canada and be at least 18
years old.
Add to add: 2019 is the norm: minimum income requirement = LICO + 30% This had always been the requirement until covid hit.
IRCC lowered the requirements by not adding 30% for 2020 and 2021. This is a one-time special treatment for covid. They can announce it to end anytime. You didn't meet the requirement on the year you submitted interest to sponsor (2017, 2018, 2019) and you don't meet the requirement this year when you are invited (2019, 2020, 2021). Don't waste your money and time on it.
Income required for the 3 tax years right before the day you apply (sponsors applying in 2022)
Total number of people you’ll be responsible for | 2021Footnote1 | 2020Footnote1 | 2019Footnote1 |
---|---|---|---|
2 people | $32,898 | $32,270 | $41,007 |
3 people | $40,444 | $39,672 | $50,414 |
I read those online and compared to my T4 slip each year, 3 people, only 2019 is under that numbers. so what do you mean by "You didn't meet the requirement on the year you submitted interest to sponsor (2017, 2018, 2019) and you don't meet the requirement this year when you are invited (2019, 2020, 2021)." it total needs 6 years income?