Financial Readiness for Sponsorship
Canada is widely known for its welcoming nature and immigrant-friendly policies. The country is a popular destination for people seeking to immigrate for various reasons such as study, work, or to reunite with their family members. One of the main requirements for sponsoring a family member to come to Canada is the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI).
Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) is the minimum amount of income a sponsor must have to support their sponsored family member financially for a specific period. The Canadian government uses MNI as a measure to ensure that sponsored family members will not become a burden on the Canadian social welfare system. The MNI requirement varies depending on the number of people being sponsored and the sponsor’s location in Canada.
Minimum Necessary Income for Sponsorship
Income required for the 3 tax years right before the day you apply (sponsors applying in 2022) – outside Quebec.
| Total number of people you’ll be responsible for | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 members |
$32,898 |
$32,270 |
$41,007 |
| 3 members |
$40,444 |
$39,672 |
$50,414 |
| 4 members |
$49,106 |
$48,167 |
$61,209 |
| 5 members |
$55,694 |
$54,630 |
$69,423 |
| 6 members |
$62,814 |
$61,613 |
$78,296 |
| 7 members |
$69,934 |
$68,598 |
$87,172 |
| If more than 7 members, for each additional person, add: |
$7,120 |
$6,985 |
$8,876 |
MNI in Quebec
| Total number of members of your family (including yourself) | Basic income required |
|---|---|
| 1 |
$26,877 |
| 2 |
$36,281 |
| 3 |
$44,793 |
| 4 |
$51,518 |
| 5 |
$57,337 |
| Per additional dependent, add: |
$5,819 |