EI/sponsorship

[graham]

 As of now work is fine but with the economic situation what effect would unemployment/EI have on a sponsorship case?

[PMM]

Hi

 As of now work is fine but with the economic situation what effect would unemployment/EI have on a sponsorship case?

No, not for spousal.

PMM

[graham]

you mean it would have no effect? thanks for the input.

[med]

if you apply under spousal case then no employment will not affect ur application

[mehmeh]

Hi,

I just have a follow-up question.  So does that mean there will be an effect when sponsoring a parent?

[Leon]

Yes, when you are sponsoring spouse and children only, you are exempt from income requirements.  If you are sponsoring anybody else, you need to show enough income to support your family in addition to the sponsored person.  If you do not have income but your spouse does, your spouse can co-sign the sponsorship agreement.

[mehmeh]

K, thanks for responding! 

Take care!