Calgary Immigration FAQ Basic Requirement for Sponsors

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Basic Requirement for Sponsors
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To be able to sponsor family members..
the sponsoring party must be a Canadian citizen
or a permanent resident, must reside in Canada
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.must be at least 18 years of age
....and in some cases must have sufficient income
to support relatives when they arrive in Canada.
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Theres no minimum income level required in
sponsoring a spouse
...minor child...
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...common-law-partner, or conjugal partner..
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although income requirements may apply to
sponsoring other types of relatives.
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The sponsor must enter into a written agreement
with the Government of Canada
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to support a sponsored spouse,
common-law-partner, conjugal partner, or other
family member for a period of time.