So, I'm Canadian, live in Ontario and want to sponsor my American wife. All good, but the thing is... I was on social assistance (OW) for more than a year, while contemplating going on disability (ODSP). Fortunately I've been through physical therapy which improved my condition, and being confident enough to get back in the game I went off OW in September. Currently, I don't have a job but I am a student.
I know there's a bit about how sponsors are required not to be in receipt of social assistance, but that's somewhat vague. Does this mean I don't qualify as a sponsor--period? Or that I have to be off social assistance for a certain amount of time before I am good to go? Given the nature of my circumstances I wonder... would it make any difference if, with my application, I included documents from my Doctor?
I've searched high & low on this forum but can't seem to find a definitive answer, so I hope by miracle someone can help.
Thanx for any replies.
I know there's a bit about how sponsors are required not to be in receipt of social assistance, but that's somewhat vague. Does this mean I don't qualify as a sponsor--period? Or that I have to be off social assistance for a certain amount of time before I am good to go? Given the nature of my circumstances I wonder... would it make any difference if, with my application, I included documents from my Doctor?
I've searched high & low on this forum but can't seem to find a definitive answer, so I hope by miracle someone can help.
Thanx for any replies.
