About responsibility of "sponsor's family"

[anonymity]

Hello there,

We're applying for sponsorship of a spouse outside Canada now.
However my husband, the sponsor, doesn't have a full-time job right now and enough money as well. (Though I have some money to live for 3 years well without working)

We read that "you will not be denied to sponsor your spouse and dependent children because you do not make enough money. It is possible though that if you make absolutely no money at all that immigration may ask you how you plan to support yourselves."

So, in order to explain and make our situation look better, we asked his parents to write a letter saying that they promise to aid us financially should the need arise and keep lending their residence until my husband find a full-time job without any charging.

However, his father is wondering whether he will legally have to take care of us for the sponsor, even after we make the cancelation of the letter. If we meet the condition, we would love to make a cancelation letter and be financially independent, but his father is worried because that the sponsor has a responsibility for sponsored person for 3 years after he/she became an immigrant. ??? Does he get all responsibility for the sponsor if he writes such letter???

Is there anybody who knows the answer or anybody who asked parents to write such letter? :'(

Thank you so much. :-[

PS. Sorry for my English, if it's tuff to understand

 

[parker24]

Hello there,

We're applying for sponsorship of a spouse outside Canada now.
However my husband, the sponsor, doesn't have a full-time job right now and enough money as well. (Though I have some money to live for 3 years well without working)

We read that "you will not be denied to sponsor your spouse and dependent children because you do not make enough money. It is possible though that if you make absolutely no money at all that immigration may ask you how you plan to support yourselves."

So, in order to explain and make our situation look better, we asked his parents to write a letter saying that they promise to aid us financially should the need arise and keep lending their residence until my husband find a full-time job without any charging.

However, his father is wondering whether he will legally have to take care of us for the sponsor, even after we make the cancelation of the letter. If we meet the condition, we would love to make a cancelation letter and be financially independent, but his father is worried because that the sponsor has a responsibility for sponsored person for 3 years after he/she became an immigrant. ??? Does he get all responsibility for the sponsor if he writes such letter???

Is there anybody who knows the answer or anybody who asked parents to write such letter? :'(

Thank you so much. :-[

PS. Sorry for my English, if it's tuff to understand

My parents wrote a letter for us. They are NOT financially responsible for us, nor are the legally. Only the sponsor would be responsible. The issue that CIC is concerned about, is if you, the applicant or your husband goes on social assistance. They don't want that at all, and it's not acceptable within the three years after you are sponsored (Nor while waiting for the application to go through). If you go on social assistance (besides for disability reasons) you WILL be expected to pay it back, or rather, your husband would be, not the parents. My husband and I support ourselves, I work part time (barely) and he cannot work. We just live with my parents and pay them a little each month to help out. That's it. I've been sponsor approved and they never contacted my parents.

 

[OhCanadiana]

My parents wrote a letter for us. They are NOT financially responsible for us, nor are the legally. Only the sponsor would be responsible. The issue that CIC is concerned about, is if you, the applicant or your husband goes on social assistance. They don't want that at all, and it's not acceptable within the three years after you are sponsored (Nor while waiting for the application to go through). If you go on social assistance (besides for disability reasons) you WILL be expected to pay it back, or rather, your husband would be, not the parents. My husband and I support ourselves, I work part time (barely) and he cannot work. We just live with my parents and pay them a little each month to help out. That's it. I've been sponsor approved and they never contacted my parents.

To build on this, consider also sharing details on your savings to show that you have sufficient savings to support yourselves.

Also, so you don't worry about meeting LICO - if your sponsor is just sponsoring you, you are exempt from minimum income requirements.

And, your English was perfectly clear Well done.

 

[LeisaP]

When i sponsored my common-law partner. i had a part time job it was at a restaraunt so i was only making about 1200 a month. plus i was going to school as well.
and my spouse the applicant was in canada with me at the time and had a full time job and was making more than me.
we put all our information in.
and i got approved to be a sponsor even though i was only making 1000-1200 a month.
so i dont think the income should be a problem.
they pretty much want to make sure ur husband has no debts. hes all cleared on taxes and has no student loans etc.
this debt does not include credit cards.
and when u sign the forms your pretty much saying ur sponsor will be financially responsble for you no matter what.

anyways send the letter for the parents its a good idea.

but other than that they are no financially responsible only the sponsor is..
you will be fine!

 

[rachiy]

When i sponsored my common-law partner. i had a part time job it was at a restaraunt so i was only making about 1200 a month. plus i was going to school as well.
and my spouse the applicant was in canada with me at the time and had a full time job and was making more than me.
we put all our information in.
and i got approved to be a sponsor even though i was only making 1000-1200 a month.
so i dont think the income should be a problem.
they pretty much want to make sure ur husband has no debts. hes all cleared on taxes and has no student loans etc.
this debt does not include credit cards.
and when u sign the forms your pretty much saying ur sponsor will be financially responsble for you no matter what.

anyways send the letter for the parents its a good idea.

but other than that they are no financially responsible only the sponsor is..
you will be fine!

Apart from what is listed in the guide about not being behind on a court ordered payment such as child maintenance, or a previous immigration debt, I never saw anything about the sponsor not being eligible if they have other debts.
Can anyone please provide any information whether tax or student loan debts are acceptable?

 

[parker24]

Apart from what is listed in the guide about not being behind on a court ordered payment such as child maintenance, or a previous immigration debt, I never saw anything about the sponsor not being eligible if they have other debts.
Can anyone please provide any information whether tax or student loan debts are acceptable?

I still have to pay 5 grand on student loans. So I'd say it's acceptable Plus I'm in credit counselling for credit card debt.

 

[LeisaP]

Apart from what is listed in the guide about not being behind on a court ordered payment such as child maintenance, or a previous immigration debt, I never saw anything about the sponsor not being eligible if they have other debts.
Can anyone please provide any information whether tax or student loan debts are acceptable?

If you owe money to revenue canada I think it will be denied.
I had to pay off the 400 bucks I owed them before I could get approved.
I was told student loans are not. But seems like other people have gotten approved with them. So I'm not sure the rules on that.

 

[anonymity]

Thank you so much everyone. I'll talk to my husband's dad about that tomorrow.

I'm Japanese by the way. We has own forum about Canadian Immigration in Japanese, but there are so many mean people for some reason. When I asked some questions, some people said "Can't you understand English? Read the Guide!" "Are you stupid? Who cares such stupid thing, picky!" "Does your husband help you out at all? " or something like that.

I am so impressed how generous people are here.

Thank you so much again!

 

[Creampop]

It's hard to believe how rude some people can be. I believe the CIC makes their guides and instructions confusing on purpose, if people don't or can't understand something it usually discourages them from moving forward...

 

[OhCanadiana]

Thank you so much everyone. I'll talk to my husband's dad about that tomorrow.

I'm Japanese by the way. We has own forum about Canadian Immigration in Japanese, but there are so many mean people for some reason. When I asked some questions, some people said "Can't you understand English? Read the Guide!" "Are you stupid? Who cares such stupid thing, picky!" "Does your husband help you out at all? " or something like that.

I am so impressed how generous people are here.

Thank you so much again!

Well, you're more than welcome around here anytime

 

[aarongpasha]

Hi Everybody: Why CIC can't make a same 'format' for all applicant for producing evidences for a genuine relation to prove? Even CIC forms should be simplified especially IMM5490 Form ? It is quite confusing for many people around. What do you think gues ? Thanks.

 

[parker24]

Hi Everybody: Why CIC can't make a same 'format' for all applicant for producing evidences for a genuine relation to prove? Even CIC forms should be simplified especially IMM5490 Form ? It is quite confusing for many people around. What do you think gues ? Thanks.

Not quite sure if I understand your question, could you elaborate a little?

 

[anonymity]

Hi Everybody: Why CIC can't make a same 'format' for all applicant for producing evidences for a genuine relation to prove? Even CIC forms should be simplified especially IMM5490 Form ? It is quite confusing for many people around. What do you think gues ? Thanks.

I'm not sure about that, but the documents to prove their marriage could be different depends on the country you are in? I really agree with that CIC forms is quite confusing though. :-X