Unemployed Sponor

Q75) I am the Sponsor, and I don't work. Can I still sponsor my spouse?

There is no minimum income requirement but you need to show IRCC that you can support yourselves in Canada without welfare.

You don't need to show proof of employment if you don't have any, however you must write an Letter of Explanation (LoE) instead.

Q78) How can I prove financial support if I don't live or have a job or employment in Canada?

Savings and family assistance are acceptable proofs. You can get following:

• Letter of Support from Parents
• Proof of Savings

In case you are living abroad, provide your proof of income (such as pay stubs, etc.) or employment letter, and bank statements.

For spousal sponsorship, there is no minimum income requirement. IRCC request your income information because part of the sponsorship agreement is that you will be able to financially support your sponsored spouse for the three years. They do not require a minimum income for sponsorship, only that they can see that there is a plan in place and resources available for you to be able to fulfill the financial support of your spouse, in the event that they required financial assistance. If your income recently has been low, then you can demonstrate your spouse's funds and include letters of offered support from family supplements to show that you have a plan in place. You need to provide your financial ‘game plan’ on a separate piece of paper (make sure it is headed with the question you are answering and sign and date it).

• Do you already have a job offer in Canada? If so provide a copy of the letter. If not, how will you look for a job and what steps have you already taken.
• Where will you live when you get to Canada and how will you pay for it?
• Do you have relatives in Canada (or elsewhere) and will they support you financially? If so, copies of letters confirming this from the relatives.
• If you have relatives in Canada, will you be living with them initially? Provide letters from them confirming this.
• What savings do you have and how long do you think they will last? Provide copies of savings statements.

Put yourself in the position of the IRCC officer reading your game plan. Would it seem sensible, workable and properly thought through to you?