Hi,
I will be sponsoring a friend from South America who was accepted into a college in Canada. But, the immigration website is unclear/cryptic about how to go about declaring oneself a sponsor. First, do I need to send my friend the funds before they apply for the student visa? Or, since I am going to be the sponsor, do I keep the funds in my bank account? Second, I vaguely recall reading that I need to write a letter to immigration about my intent to sponsor; however, I can't find that website page again. Does anyone know where I find the sponsor letter information? Once I am done with the letter, do I send the letter to my friend, so they can then send it to immigration, or do I send the letter to immigration?
I am glad this forum exist. The Canadian immigration doesn't provide much help in the immigration process.
Thanks!
Cheers!
I will be sponsoring a friend from South America who was accepted into a college in Canada. But, the immigration website is unclear/cryptic about how to go about declaring oneself a sponsor. First, do I need to send my friend the funds before they apply for the student visa? Or, since I am going to be the sponsor, do I keep the funds in my bank account? Second, I vaguely recall reading that I need to write a letter to immigration about my intent to sponsor; however, I can't find that website page again. Does anyone know where I find the sponsor letter information? Once I am done with the letter, do I send the letter to my friend, so they can then send it to immigration, or do I send the letter to immigration?
I am glad this forum exist. The Canadian immigration doesn't provide much help in the immigration process.
Thanks!
Cheers!