Proof of financial support when it shouldn't be necessary

[Laowantong]

It is to my understanding that someone on a disability can legally sponsor a spouse that is abroad.
My spouse and I intend to work as a team, so my spouse has no intention of immigrating as a dependent on me.
However, the Sponsorship Evaluation form explicitly states that I need to prove that I can financially support her. It's pretty common knowledge that people on disabilities are not in a favourable position to completely financially support someone.
It seems like a contradiction to me.

 

[scylla]

In your case what you should include evidence your husband's income and employment abroad (pay slips, tax returns, etc.). What you're looking to do is prove he is employable and plans to work once he arrives here.

We do sometimes see cases here where spousal sponsorship is refused when the sponsor is on disability and CIC is concerned the sponsored spouse will require social assistance as well. So you want to provide evidence to show this won't happen and your husband plans to work once here.

 

[Laowantong]

In your case what you should include evidence your husband's income and employment abroad (pay slips, tax returns, etc.). What you're looking to do is prove he is employable and plans to work once he arrives here.

We do sometimes see cases here where spousal sponsorship is refused when the sponsor is on disability and CIC is concerned the sponsored spouse will require social assistance as well. So you want to provide evidence to show this won't happen and your husband plans to work once here.

Thanks for your reply. (Incidentally, it's my wife I'm sponsoring)
I'm very concerned about this because when we originally began this endeavor I was explicitly told over the phone that I did not need to fully support her - or prove I can fully support her.
However, on this Document Checklist form (IMM 5533) it is asking for explicit details that indicate I can support her.
She has good work and education credentials; and she can prove she's leaving behind a good secure job that she has had for many years. She also has good English language skills, as well as some extra money to help keep her going when she arrives here until she finds a job.
We intended on working as a team, and now it seems our whole situation is hinged upon this criterion and it gives me great anxiety.
Thanks again.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thanks for your reply. (Incidentally, it's my wife I'm sponsoring)
I'm very concerned about this because when we originally began this endeavor I was explicitly told over the phone that I did not need to fully support her - or prove I can fully support her.
However, on this Document Checklist form (IMM 5533) it is asking for explicit details that indicate I can support her.
She has good work and education credentials; and she can prove she's leaving behind a good secure job that she has had for many years. She also has good English language skills, as well as some extra money to help keep her going when she arrives here until she finds a job.
We intended on working as a team, and now it seems our whole situation is hinged upon this criterion and it gives me great anxiety.
Thanks again.

You guys need to show that you will be able to support yourselves in Canada without your spouse needing to claim welfare.

Many unemployed/full-time students/stay-at-home spouses/etc. with zero income successfully sponsor their spouses. You can show your disability, your spouse's current income, her income potential, savings, investments, family help etc.

 

[Laowantong]

It is to my understanding that someone on a disability can legally sponsor a spouse that is abroad.
My spouse and I intend to work as a team, so my spouse has no intention of immigrating as a dependent on me.
However, the Sponsorship Evaluation form explicitly states that I need to prove that I can financially support her. It's pretty common knowledge that people on disabilities are not in a favourable position to completely financially support someone.
It seems like a contradiction to me.

You guys need to show that you will be able to support yourselves in Canada without your spouse needing to claim welfare.

Many unemployed/full-time students/stay-at-home spouses/etc. with zero income successfully sponsor their spouses. You can show your disability, your spouse's current income, her income potential, savings, investments, family help etc.

Thanks for your input