Essential requirements include proof of financial stability, Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, documentation validating the relationship with the sponsored individual, and supporting income and asset records.
For ALL sponsors: A copy of your individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Also include a copy of every Form 1099, schedule, and any other evidence of reported income.
There is no specific income level that is needed in order to sponsor a spouse (a husband, wife, or common-law partner) to Canada. However, the sponsor needs to demonstrate that they can financially support their spouse once they become a Permanent Resident.
An Affidavit of Support, also called the Form I-864, is a document an individual signs to accept financial responsibility for the applicant who is coming to live in the United States. The person who signs the Affidavit of Support is also called the “sponsor.”
AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT Student's Name: ________________________ Sponsor's Name: ________________________ ... To whom it may concern: This is to oath and certify that I, _______________________, am willing and able to support. I am a _______________ by profession and presently affiliated with _________________, as.
You can become a sponsor if you are: at least 18 years old. a Canadian citizen, a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or a permanent resident, living in Canada. able to prove that you are not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability, and;
We recommend completing Affidavit of Support forms on a computer or typewriter, with answers typed in CAPITAL letters. After the form is completed, upload, and submit the signed form to NVC via CEAC along with the sponsor's supporting financial evidence.
While the USCIS does not strictly require the notarization of an affidavit of support, it is often recommended for the following reasons: It helps ensure the authenticity of your application. To satisfy the requirements of other government agencies or foreign entities that may be involved in the process.
The petitioner and any other financial sponsors can download the forms at cis, and can use the chart on ”Step 4: Affidavit of Support” page to learn which forms are required.