what's the difference between guide 3900 and guide 3999?

[kate137]

Hello folks,

I'm confused with both these guides as they have the SAME NAME: Sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent child living outside Canada. I've been using Guide 3900 to prepare my documents.

Thank you.

 

[crzy_canadian]

Quotes from the guides:

Guide 3900

"Who may use this application?

This application guide is designed for Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada who are 18 years of age or older and wish to sponsor members of the family class."

Guide 3999

"Who may use this application

The enclosed instructions and forms are sent to the principal applicant (you) by the sponsor (a Canadian citizen or permanent resident) who wishes to support the application for immigration to Canada of a person (you) as a member of the family class.

The sponsor agrees to sign a contract (the sponsorship undertaking) by which he or she promises to provide, for a specific number of years, coverage of your basic requirements and those of your dependants, such as:

food
clothing
utilities
personal requirements
shelter
fuel
household supplies
dental care
eye care, and
other health care not provided by public health
It is important that you familiarize yourself with the contents of this guide before you complete the forms and return them to your sponsor. Your sponsor cannot submit the sponsorship forms until he or she receives your application."

 

[TracyCa64]

Hello folks,

I'm confused with both these guides as they have the SAME NAME: Sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent child living outside Canada. I've been using Guide 3900 to prepare my documents.

Thank you.

They have the same name but they are listed in different sections. Guide 3900 is for the Sponsor and is listed in Part 1- Sponsorship forms.
Guide 3999 is for the Principal Applicant who is applying for Permanent Residence and is listed in Part 2- Immigration forms.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/fc.asp

 

[kate137]

Thank you guys for the response!