Sponsorship of parents, children, spouses (common-law, conjugal, same sex), refugees.
Receiving ODSP - Can I Sponsor my Spouse?
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NikEvSomAR Posts: 4
Posted On: 12/22/2016
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Good evening, I would like to know if I sponsor my wife here in Canada, we are married but the problem is I could not find a job due to my physical condition. As of now,I am receiving ODSP payment and my wife is already done in her requirements. My questions is may I sponsor her? How long does it take?
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4075
Posted On: 12/28/2016
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
You can find some information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Website in the Guide 3900 - Sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent child living outside Canada guide.
It states,
You may NOT sponsor if you…
[...]-receive social assistance for a reason other than disability,
So as you can see it states that you may not sponsor if you receive social assistance for a reason other than disability.
It may be helpful if you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly to see if they can provide any additional information specific to your situation.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
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