Hi
There are no min. Financial requirements to sponsor your spouse.
You need to provide an Option C print out. It is necessary. If your option C print out states that you have zero income last year then so be it... just include the form to prevent any problems. Sometimes its better not to question and just do what is required. The option C print out only takes approx. 2 weeks in the mail.
About speaking with an actual agent.. I never had a problem calling the call center - it can be annoying with those automated messages tho... technology ugh!
I made a cover letter for my package to be sent to CIC Missisauga. This was optional but it is a great "checklist" other than the one they provide on line.
My case was pretty strait forward - Hubby was given visa in Passport within the min time frame of 30% of people - we were asked for Original Documents and that was it.
If i can give you TWO tips for this whole application is to make sure you do your medical and police check right before you send off the application. Medicals are only valid for 1 year. If your medical expires before visa is issued you will have to redo medical, the medical has to be valid in order to issue visa... this can add another 2 months on to your file.
Other tip is to pay all fees up front if possible... this will avoid them having to contact you for any additional fees.
Good Luck
Here it is:
BY COURIER
March 19, 2009
Case Processing Centre
2 Robert Speck Parkway, Suite 1200
Mississauga, Ontario
L4Z 1H8
Dear Sir/Madam:
RE: Spousal Sponsorship Overseas
Applicant: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
DOB: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
CIT: Jamaican
Sponsor: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
DOB: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx
CIT: British / Canadian Permanent Resident
Enclosures:
Enclosed, please find the following documentation in support of the Application:
1. IMM1344A – Application to Sponsor and Undertaking;
2. IMM1344B – Sponsorship Agreement;
3. IMM5481 – Sponsorship Evaluation;
4. IMM5540 – Sponsorship Questionnaire;
5. Fee receipt totalling $1040.00. $490.00 for Right of Permanent Residence fee, $75.00 for Sponsorship Application, $475.00 for Principal Applicant- Family Class;
6. IMM0008 – Application for Permanent Residence in Canada for the applicant;
7. IMM0008 – Schedule 1 Background/Declaration for the applicant;
8. IMM5490 –Sponsored Spouse/Partner Questionnaire completed by the applicant;
9. IMM5406 – Additional Family Information Form for the applicant;
Documents with respect to the Applicant, XXXXXXXXXXXX:
10. Eight (8) recent photos for the Applicant as per guideline;
11. Original proof of completion of medical examinations – Medical Report IMM1017EFC by the Applicant, completed on February 9th, 2009;
12. To be obtained: Original Police Clearance from Jamaica;
13. Copy of Passport;
14. Copy of Birth Certificate;
Documents with respect to the Sponsor, XXXXXXXXXXXX:
15. Copy of British Birth Certificate;
16. Copy of Canadian Permanent Residence Card;
17. Copy of British Passport;
18. Copy of Wedding Certificate;
19. Copy of Certified Copy of Marriage Register;
20. Original job letter for the sponsor from XXXXXXXXXXXXX. dated March 11th, 2009;
21. Copy of T4 for tax year 2008;
22. Original Option C printout from Revenue Canada for tax year 2007 for the sponsor;
Documents with respect to both the sponsor, XXXXXXXXX and the applicant, XXXXXXXXXXXX:
23. Original photographs together;
24. Original letter of Support from XXXXXXX, the sponsor;
25. Original letter of support from XXXXXX, friend of the sponsor, XXXXXXXX including photocopy of passport;
26. Original letter of support from XXXXXXXX, friend of sponsor, XXXXXXX including photocopy of passport and travel documentation;
27. Original letter of support from XXXXXXXXX, Mother of sponsor, XXXXXXXXX;
28. Original letter of support from XXXXXX and XXXXXXXX, Mother and Father of applicant, XXXXXXXXX;
29. Copy of cards given to sponsor and applicant for special occasion;
30. Copy of cards and letters given to sponsor from applicant for special occasion;
31. Copy of receipt - Proof of Payment for XXXXXXXXX Restaurant (Wedding Reception) totalling $XXXXXX CDN;
32. Copy of receipt – Proof of Payment for Wedding at XXXXXXXXXXX $XXXXXXX USD;
33. Copy of Rogers Communication phone bills since January 2008 showing calls to applicant from sponsor (outgoing only, incoming calls unavailable from Rogers Communication due to privacy reasons);
34. Copy of Original Receipt for mandatory Police Record for applicant;
35. Copy of Receipt for mandatory Medical Record for applicant;
36. Copy of Receipt for phone purchased by applicant for unlimited long distance overseas calling dated February 4, 2008;
37. Copy of the sponsors passport pages showing dates travelled to Jamaica;
38. Copy of the sponsors boarding passes, electronic tickets, confirmations and correspondence with hotels;
I think it is very good idea to attach such cover letter/index to facilitate the work of VO 