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Sponsorship Income Requirement Calculator — Canada

Find out whether your household income meets the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) required to sponsor a parent, grandparent, or dependent family member.

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MNI applies to the Parents and Grandparents Program. Spouse and child sponsorship has no income test.
Count yourself, everyone you are financially responsible for, and the persons being sponsored.
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Line 15000 total income. PGP requires meeting MNI in each of the last 3 tax years.
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Disclaimer: Immigration rules, fee schedules, income thresholds and processing times change frequently and vary by case. This tool is informational only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed immigration lawyer or an accredited representative before acting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) in Canada?
MNI is the minimum household income IRCC requires to sponsor parents or grandparents. It equals the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) plus 30 percent, based on your family size, and must be met for each of the three tax years before you apply.
Do I need to prove income to sponsor my spouse?
No. Sponsoring a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or a dependent child generally has no minimum income requirement outside Quebec. You must still show you are not receiving social assistance other than for a disability.
Can I combine income with a co-signer?
Yes. Your spouse or common-law partner can co-sign a Parents and Grandparents sponsorship, and their income is added to yours to meet the MNI. The co-signer shares the sponsorship undertaking obligations.
How is family size counted for MNI?
Family size includes you, your spouse or partner, your dependent children, the persons you are sponsoring and their dependents, plus anyone you previously sponsored and are still financially responsible for.

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