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Sponsoring parents- student status

S.Z

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Dec 1, 2010
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Both my husband and I are citizen. I am studying in university, no income; husband is full time job
Our household income is $100k+. Can we sponsor MY parents, I am sponsor and he is co-signer?
 

steaky

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According to guide 5196, you will have to prove you have an income that is at least equal to the minimum necessary income - this is called the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO). Each year, the Canadian government decides what this amount is and publishes the information. You will have to provide Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) with documents that show your financial resources for the past 12 months and prove you are financially able to sponsor members of the family class. You may get the help of a co-signer (must be your spouse or common-law partner).
Low Income Cut-off (LICO) Effective January 1 - December 31, 2010
Size of Family UnitMinimum necessary income
1 person (the sponsor)$20,584
2 persons$27,787
3 persons$34,306
4 persons $39,455
5 persons$43,913
More than 5 persons, for each additional person, add:$4,457

I would say you should maintain the income until your mom get the visa.