Marrying retired spouse

[Suin]

Hello,
I've got a friend who is over 50 and marrying a Canadian man who is retired and lives on pension, though he has his own farm business. Will Mississauga approve his sponsorship?
Any opinion is welcome.
Thank you

 

[mitamata]

I don't see why he couldn't sponsor, there's no age limit. Unless he's bankrupt or on social assistance (which a pension is not), then he can sponsor.

 

[Suin]

thank you for your reply. are you sure pension is not a social assistance? that's what makes me confused.

 

[nyssa]

Everything should be just fine! A pension is not social assistance. However try contacting David Cohen who owns this website. He answers basic questions for free so its worth a shot!

 

[Suin]

thank you, nyssa. how can he evaluate which question is basic or complicated?

 

[nyssa]

That is a good question. What I do know is that he wont charge for trying to ask one question! I have emailed him on a couple occasions and plan on having a consultation with him next week which I know he charges 100 for. Mine is very case specific. I would imagine that asking whether a pension falls under social assistance or not is a basic question, but your friend may want to just consult with him anyhow. I can let you know how my consultation goes and you can forward that information if youd like. I feel though that it will not be an issue, but sometimes professional assurance is needed! That is what is going on with my case it would seem.

 

[Suin]

thank you for your reply, nyssa. I wish you good luck, and I'll be looking forward to the update of your case.

 

[rjessome]

Suin, your friend does not need to worry. Pension is NOT social assistance. Two very different programs. That question is very easy and you don't need to email anyone about it. )

 

[Suin]

thank you a lot, rjessome. your reply is very appreciated.