I want to sponsor my mother, but my common-law partner does not have status yet

[yohoo]

Hi everyone

I need help here about sponsor my mother to Canada. My mon divorced long time ago, so I just need to sponsor herself. I am in a common-law relationship, but my common-law partner does not have canadian status yet.

My questions are:
1. does my common-law partner qualify for be a co-signer?
2. if my common-law partner cannot be a co-signer, does that mean I must have enough income for all of us. (3 people)

Thank you

 

[k.h.p.]

How is your common-law partner getting status? Are you sponsoring your common-law partner?

 

[yohoo]

How is your common-law partner getting status? Are you sponsoring your common-law partner?

No, I did not submit sponsorship application for my common-law partner. My common-law partner will apply under EE in future.

 

[k.h.p.]

So your partner is not yet in Canada?

 

[yohoo]

So your partner is not yet in Canada?

my parter is in Canada, with a work permit, we file Tax together, letters from Revenue Canada say we are in common-law relationship.

 

[k.h.p.]

A common-law partner can normally co-sign an application and contribute to the income required to meet the LICO. However, the co-signer must meet the same eligibility requirements as the sponsor. While your common-law partner has status in Canada (work permit) if they are not a PR, they are not eligible to co-sign.

If you are common-law partners, then that means your "family size" is 2 for the two of you, and 3 if you include your mother. So your income must meet the LICO for a family of 3.

 

[yohoo]

A common-law partner can normally co-sign an application and contribute to the income required to meet the LICO. However, the co-signer must meet the same eligibility requirements as the sponsor. While your common-law partner has status in Canada (work permit) if they are not a PR, they are not eligible to co-sign.

If you are common-law partners, then that means your "family size" is 2 for the two of you, and 3 if you include your mother. So your income must meet the LICO for a family of 3.

ok, I got it. Thank you