Spouse sponsor with low income but applicant supports family

[Roundabout]

I am from the UK and recently married my Canadian wife (in Canada) and we have a child together (born in Canada).

We were planning to get me residency by applying as Family Class Sponsorship but I have just seen the page "immigration-financial-ability.html" which states that for a 3 person family the sponsor must have an income of $34,022. Unfortunately my wife is studying for her exams next year as well as being a mother, previous 12 months income was less than $20,000.

I am the one mainly supporting the family (I can prove I have savings for this too). Am I correct thinking this application isn't going to work? Is there no option to just prove my net worth and ability to support myself and family in Canada?

The only other option I can see is to get a job offer in Canada (give up working for myself) and apply as a skilled worker with a job offer?

 

[Sweden]

I am from the UK and recently married my Canadian wife (in Canada) and we have a child together (born in Canada).

We were planning to get me residency by applying as Family Class Sponsorship but I have just seen the page "immigration-financial-ability.html" which states that for a 3 person family the sponsor must have an income of $34,022. Unfortunately my wife is studying for her exams next year as well as being a mother, previous 12 months income was less than $20,000.

I am the one mainly supporting the family (I can prove I have savings for this too). Am I correct thinking this application isn't going to work? Is there no option to just prove my net worth and ability to support myself and family in Canada?

The only other option I can see is to get a job offer in Canada (give up working for myself) and apply as a skilled worker with a job offer?

Hey Roundabout,

For spousal sponsorship, your wife doesn't need to have a minimum income. She needs to prove that she will not go on welfare, and that you ( as a family) have a plan when you move to Canada, but the minimum income doesn't apply to your wife.

Basically - you need to prove to CIC that when your family is moving to Canada, you will have a way to make ends meet, without relying on Canadian welfare.

AS your child is already Canadian, your wife only needs to sponsor you - your child will be included in the information about family members form, but not as a dependent to be sponsored - as he is canadian already.

So your application will work as long as you prove that you have a plan - where you will live ( if you will stay with family when you arrive etc, get them to write a letter), what savings do you have, you can include information on your education and experience to show that you will also try and get a job.

My partner was approved to sponsor me, despite being a student for the last 3 years and working only 5 months ( as a summer job) during that time. so - if you put together your application and show that you have a plan ( as a family) to make it in Canada, you should be fine. Just make sure that it is clear to CIC that you won't go on welfare.

Good luck,
Sweden

 

[computergeek]

There is no requirement the sponsor have any specific income. All you need to do is convince CIC that you will not require social assistance.

I've seen a number of cases in which a stay-at-home sponsor has been successful in sponsoring their partner. I wouldn't expect you to have any problems either. Note that you can show evidence that the applicant will be able to contribute (previous income information, evidence of job skills, etc.) These will assuage any concerns the CIC officer might have that you would rely upon social assistance.

 

[Roundabout]

Thanks for the replies you two, that's great to know!