OPTION C for outside of Canada sponsors

[pvelez]

Hello.

I am in the process of sponsoring my wife and I came across the requirement to provide an Option C from Canada Revenue Agency.

I have been living outside of Canada since 1999, hence my last tax returns go a long way back. Do you know how I can manage this situation?

Any help will be much appreciated

Thanks in advance.

 

[nelsonhk]

You basically will have be proving that you havent been on any social assistance.
Dont matter what country you have been living in, you should have proof of where you worked, how long and how much you have been making.

 

[rhcohen2014]

since you are living outside canada, the alternative to an Option C form is providing 12 months of paystubs and letter of explanation. you can also include your most recent tax return for the country you are living in. Since you are outside of canada, it's pretty difficult to draw on canadian social assistance, so that probably won't be an issue.

 

[pvelez]

ok, so the best option I see is to submit my latest income tax from the country where I currently live along with a letter explaining the situation, is this correct?

Thank you both for your advice.

 

[rhcohen2014]

ok, so the best option I see is to submit my latest income tax from the country where I currently live along with a letter explaining the situation, is this correct?

Thank you both for your advice.

it specifically states on the checklist if an option c is NOT available, that you must submit 12 MONTHS OF PAYSTUBS and a letter of explanation. The tax return is helpful, but won't guarantee they will ask you for your paystubs. i highly suggest including your paystubs in your package.

 

[MantisToboggan]

Some people don't have 12 months of paystubs. I have been a full time student for the entire year so I included my last year taxes, my transcript reflecting full time student status, and a letter explaining that being a full time student precludes you from receiving welfare in the State of California.

If you don't have 12 months of paystubs, explain and prove why you don't. Don't just send the tax return by itself, but think of it as supporting your explanation.

I haven't received SA yet, but am 39 days in without a request for more information yet, which seems to be a somewhat good sign.

 

[MantisToboggan]

Some people don't have 12 months of paystubs. I have been a full time student for the entire year so I included my last year taxes, my transcript reflecting full time student status, and a letter explaining that being a full time student precludes you from receiving welfare in the State of California.

If you don't have 12 months of paystubs, explain and prove why you don't. Don't just send the tax return by itself, but think of it as supporting your explanation.

I haven't received SA yet, but am 39 days in without a request for more information yet, which seems to be a somewhat good sign.

Just to update on this, I received SA today despite not having Option C or paystubs. My U.S. tax return, transcript, and explanation letter were apparently sufficient.

 

[pvelez]

ok, so this is where it gets tricky...

I´m a freelance english teacher, mostly for private classes which are paid in cash and therefore not reported as income to the spanish revenue agency.

As I don´t have pay stubs from a company or a substancial income tax return, do you forsee a risk of being rejected as a sponsor? Please keep in mind that I´m sponsoring my wife (married for 13 years) and we have 2 children.

Thanks

pvelez

 

[rhcohen2014]

ok, so this is where it gets tricky...

I´m a freelance english teacher, mostly for private classes which are paid in cash and therefore not reported as income to the spanish revenue agency.

As I don´t have pay stubs from a company or a substancial income tax return, do you forsee a risk of being rejected as a sponsor? Please keep in mind that I´m sponsoring my wife (married for 13 years) and we have 2 children.

Thanks

pvelez

it doesn't matter how much you make, there is no income requirement for sponsoring a spouse. there are plenty of people with no or low income who are successful in sponsoring a spouse. if you can only prove a low income, then it's your responsibility to prove to CIC you are not likely to apply for welfare or file for bankruptcy upon approval. Showing savings, a job to go back to and/or letters from family members offering help while you get on your feet generally helps ease CIC's concerns.

 

[amjad1002]

Hello.

I am in the process of sponsoring my wife and I came across the requirement to provide an Option C from Canada Revenue Agency.

I have been living outside of Canada since 1999, hence my last tax returns go a long way back. Do you know how I can manage this situation?

Any help will be much appreciated

Thanks in advance.

My is Canadian citizen and she did not submit before her income tax return since 5 year as she is not living in Canada but when we work out after our marriage she submite her 6 year tax and she got option C through mail out side Canada.