
- Navneet Kaur
- 2025/03/27
Yes, to help you meet the income requirement to sponsor your parents and grandparents, your co-signer can be your:
- spouse or
- common-law partner
Regardless of how long you’ve been married or in a common-law relationship:
- your spouse or common-law partner can be your co-signer
- your co-signer must provide proof of income for the last 3 taxation years before the date of your application
As your co-signer, your spouse or common-law partner must:
- meet the same eligibility requirements as you, the sponsor
- agree to, for a period of time, financially take care of and provide for the basic needs of the persons you’re sponsoring
You and your co-signer are equally liable if these obligations aren’t performed.
To prove you, as the sponsor and co-signer, meet the income requirements, you must include your notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for the last 3 tax years before you apply. The easiest way to prove your income is to give IRCC permission to get your notices of assessment directly from the CRA.
Please Note: Your sibling CANNOT co-sign the PGP sponsorship application.
Source: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1461&top=14
https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1445&top=14
Disclaimer: Canadian immigration policies are ever-evolving. The information in this article is for general guidance only. We strongly recommend consulting official government sources or seeking advice from a qualified immigration professional before making any decisions. For a detailed review of your eligibility, you can contact at info@optiwaysimmigration.com.