5-year sponsorship ban

[live&love]

Hello, I was previously sponsored by my wife and became a PR of Canada last month (spouse sponsorship). I know that I am not able to sponsor another spouse for 5 years as my wife can't for 3.

Now, my wife and I want to be a part of a Group of Five Sponsorship to sponsor a refugee( my brother seeking refugee protection in Croatia).

Can we be a part of the 5 sponsor members or the 5-3 year ban applies to us?

Thank you

 

[Buletruck]

Only applies to spousal sponsorship.

 

[live&love]

Thank you so much. That answer helps a lot.

 

[live&love]

I have another question please. If I owe the CRA money, will that affect it? Will I still be eligible to be a member of the five people?

 

[preet012]

Is still 5 year sponsorship bar in effect. I am candian permanent resident. I sponsor my husband and he left me. I just want to know Can i sponsor someone else now.

 

[live&love]

Is still 5 year sponsorship bar in effect. I am candian permanent resident. I sponsor my husband and he left me. I just want to know Can i sponsor someone else now.

When did you sponsor him? In other words, what day did he become a PR of Canada?

 

[preet012]

Just month ago

 

[canuck78]

Just month ago

So you have 3 years to wait. This is an unfortunate situation. Did you know each other and were you dating a long time before getting married? If you weren't you can report him for immigration fraud. Not saying it will do anything but worth a shot if you believe he only got married to secure immigration. There will be more scrutiny on your new application especially if you apply soon after the 3 year wait period. I assume that you will also be more cautious in a new relationship and any future sponsorship.

 

[live&love]

So you have 3 years to wait. This is an unfortunate situation. Did you know each other and were you dating a long time before getting married? If you weren't you can report him for immigration fraud. Not saying it will do anything but worth a shot if you believe he only got married to secure immigration. There will be more scrutiny on your new application especially if you apply soon after the 3 year wait period. I assume that you will also be more cautious in a new relationship and any future sponsorship.

3 years is for the person being sponsored. In her case, she is the sponsor, therefore, she’s banned from sponsoring another spouse for 5 years.

 

[jddd]

3 years is for the person being sponsored. In her case, she is the sponsor, therefore, she’s banned from sponsoring another spouse for 5 years.

Canuck78 is correct per https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ship/spouse-partner-children/eligibility.html


You may not be eligible to sponsor your spouse, partner if you:

• were sponsored by a spouse or partner and you became a permanent resident less than 5 years ago
• are still financially responsible for a previous spouse or partner that you sponsored. This means you’re still bound by the 3 year undertaking to take care of this person.

 

[scylla]

3 years is for the person being sponsored. In her case, she is the sponsor, therefore, she’s banned from sponsoring another spouse for 5 years.

That's incorrect. You have it backwards. If you were sponsored (i.e. the primary applicant) - it's a five year ban. If you were the person who sponsored (i.e. the Canadian) - there's a 3 year financial commitment during which time you cannot sponsor someone else.

It's three years in this case.

 

[live&love]

That's incorrect. You have it backwards. If you were sponsored (i.e. the primary applicant) - it's a five year ban. If you were the person who sponsored (i.e. the Canadian) - there's a 3 year financial commitment during which time you cannot sponsor someone else.

It's three years in this case.

Wow, i’ve always thought the opposite, but thank you anyway for clarifying

 

[Harkrishan]

Hello, my wife was sponsored by her ex husband, in August 2017 she landed and became permanent resident. After one year they got separated and divorced. Her ex husband passes away.Can she sponsor me or not ?

 

[canuck78]

Hello, my wife was sponsored by her ex husband, in August 2017 she landed and became permanent resident. After one year they got separated and divorced. Her ex husband passes away.Can she sponsor me or not ?

only 5 years after her landing date. The answer has not changed in a year.

 

[Aishas]

Hello everyone,
So I was sponsored by my ex husband back in 2017 but unfortunately just after living 5 months together we get divorced as of domestic violence now I want to re marry so when I can sponsor my husband to Canada.
Thanks for your help!