Very low income worries

[sooki189]

Hello! Me and my canadian spouse are in the process of applying and doing all our forms for spousal sponsorship outside of Canada... He is canadian and therefor my sponsor... We have strong proof and evidence of our relationship etc etc my main worry however is his very low income around $4000-5000 a year, I know there is no 'minimum income' requirement for the spousal but surely this would not look good? I can have a written job offer to show but I am worried and hoping someone has some advice/experience with this

Many thanks

 

[borealis]

My income isn't very high, either, as I am a student. It's not much higher than your husband's. I talked to a lawyer about this last year, and she said that was no concern whatsoever. In fact, she said she did an application for a 40-year-old man who was dependant on his parents, and he brought his wife to Canada with no problems.

So do not worry.

If you have a job offer already, does that mean you are applying with dual intent? (Getting a work visa as well as applying through spousal sponsorship?)

 

[tobenai]

Hello! Me and my canadian spouse are in the process of applying and doing all our forms for spousal sponsorship outside of Canada... He is canadian and therefor my sponsor... We have strong proof and evidence of our relationship etc etc my main worry however is his very low income around $4000-5000 a year, I know there is no 'minimum income' requirement for the spousal but surely this would not look good? I can have a written job offer to show but I am worried and hoping someone has some advice/experience with this

Many thanks

I read from previous posts:

provide Option C from CRA to prove that the sponsor is not on welfare/owing tax money to Canadian gov't
provide a letter explaining what your financial plans are (will look for jobs etc)
provide banks statements showing you have enough saving to support both of you in Canada
provide a letter from a relative or friend who is willing to offer you financial support until you both can be financially independent


hope that helps.

 

[bigredmoose]

They just want assurances that you'll be able to survive without welfare. If you can demonstrate how you intend to do that, you should be fine.

 

[ElleElle74]

I'm the Canadian sponsoring my husband and I have 0 income. I've been a stay-at-home mom for the past 2 years and before that worked very sporadically (not even amounting to $1000/year). I didn't send an Option C since I haven't been employed by a Canadian company since 2009 or paid taxes since then. What I did was write a letter stating why I couldn't provided the Option C and included bank statements showing our savings (I have savings still in Canada).

That seemed to be enough since I was approved to sponsor...

 

[Love22]

Hello! Me and my canadian spouse are in the process of applying and doing all our forms for spousal sponsorship outside of Canada... He is canadian and therefor my sponsor... We have strong proof and evidence of our relationship etc etc my main worry however is his very low income around $4000-5000 a year, I know there is no 'minimum income' requirement for the spousal but surely this would not look good? I can have a written job offer to show but I am worried and hoping someone has some advice/experience with this

Many thanks

Provide them with sufficient proof that your husband nor you will go on welfare. Job offer is very good, it'll help. I was working part time when I applied so I provided bank statements, savings to show we have funds to survive on, sent in work experience and education of my husband to show he has working experience and that he will find a job once he comes here. Also, I got letters from family and friends to show they will provide financial support if required, few letters from friends stating they will help my husband with transportation needs and finding a job.

 

[GerNatUKRes]

I like to be in this thread, as my situation is similar. Any input appreciated. Details follow:

My boyfriend / fiance (may or may not be recognized as common-law due to 6-8 week breaks) is self-employed with very little income (he still needs to file his taxes for the past 2 years). He has been supporting us for the past 2 plus years however (plus my small contributions of income from breaks in the UK added).

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When asking for an extension to my visit, is the requirement to prove finances to support yourself more strict than in the actual spouse-sponsorship process? My partner is self-employed with a new business.

Alternatively: Getting a different person / friend / relative with better finances involved for the purpose of getting the extension only, would look pretty bad on the spouse-sponsorship application I would think!?