Minimum nessesary income requirement? how much is that?

[ronypete]

Hi,

I was wondering how high the minimum nessesary income requirement is?
My sponsor just started going to university, works only part time and took out a student loan. But there is no debt or welfare... I read in a few threads that the required income is really low and its more about not being in debt or on welfare. Does anyone know more about this?

 

[Sweden]

there is no number for spousal category. Your sponsor needs to be able to show that he can support his family, and not go on welfare.

 

[canadianthrower]

As far as my husband and I could determine, there is no minimum income requirement for married couples.

 

[ronypete]

ok thanks.

I was just wondering because my common law partner (sponsor) is only in her early 20s and it would be a bit of challenge to have an income that would support the both of us. Especially with her being in school...She would have to drop out I guess.

I read somewhere that someone also made a little financial plan to show them how they manage everything financially but I'm not sure if we even need that without having kids, living in a small place without any other financial responsibilities like loans and such. I have some savings in case I would not be able to work for whatever reason but I'm not sure if its necessary to give them all these details...?

 

[MilesAway]

You do need to show them that you will not go on welfare. So yes, a plan of some sort is important. You can show that you have a small apartment, no kids, no debts, and then show them what you'll do for income. If your partner is a student, that's fine, but explain how she supports herself, and possibly what her job prospects are once she's done with school. If you plan on working to support yourself and your partner, show your skills. Show that you have worked before and that you will work once you can do so legally.

She doesn't need to drop out of school, but you do need to clearly explain how you will both survive without requiring government assistance. If you're both employable people, then you shouldn't have problems. I've only read one or two cases where the sponsorship was refused on financial grounds, and they generally involved the Canadian spouse working under the table and not declaring earnings (declared something like 5000$/year) and a spouse who spoke no English or French, therefore not easily employable in Canada.