What Is the Income Requirement?
The child or grandchild hosting the applicant must meet or exceed IRCC’s minimum necessary income for the applicable family size. Thresholds can change, so the current IRCC table should be checked immediately before applying.
Who Counts in Family Size?
The calculation may include the host, spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, the invited parent or grandparent, other people invited at the same time, and certain people covered by previous sponsorship or Super Visa commitments.
Can a Spouse Co-Sign?
The host’s spouse or common-law partner may co-sign if eligible and may provide income evidence. Other relatives, including siblings, cannot co-sign simply to help meet the threshold.
Income Documents
- Most recent Notice of Assessment.
- T4 or T1 records.
- Employment letter and recent pay statements.
- Bank statements showing income deposits.
- Business, tax, and accounting documents for self-employment.
- Evidence of pension, rental, or investment income when relied upon.
Recently Increased or Variable Income
Current employment evidence may help explain a recent increase, but IRCC assesses the complete record. Variable, business, rental, or investment income should be clearly documented and consistent with tax filings.
Common Calculation Errors
Frequent errors include omitting dependent children, forgetting a previous undertaking, counting an ineligible co-signer, relying on gross business revenue instead of personal income, or using an outdated threshold.
Income Review Support
Simmi Immigration can review family size and organize the host’s income evidence before filing. This guide is general information; verify the current IRCC threshold.
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