If THe sponsor losses his job?

Edited by Mrs.Sam - 01 Dec 2009 at 3:18am

It has been awhile, but I have indeed seen reports of people getting requests for the option C if they failed to include it.

The problem with CIC call centre responses is sometimes akin to the problem with polls -- how the question was asked, and how it was interpreted, can have a significant impact on the answer given.

In this instance: yes, indeed, it is absolutely true, an option C may not be necessary. A sponsor may be approved to sponsor a spouse even if they did not submit an option C.

BUT that does not mean an application to sponsor will be approved if the sponsor does not submit an option C and fails to give an adequate explanation for not submitting an option C.

But, again, in previous discussions in the previous rendition of this forum, there were reports of delays pending requests for the option C in the CPC-M phase. The information regarding employment is relevant for a spousal sponsorship in ways other than to prove income.

So, either submit the option C OR submit an explanation of why it CANNOT be included.

Thanks alot of the replies.
When I sent my application I sent them my T4 slip for the last year (2008). I made more than enough than they require, but if I get laid off. do I call them to let them know?, I can show them T4 of this year which we get in January. thanks alot

This is an *excellent* summary of EI, Mrs.Sam. It can be confusing to people and you laid it out perfectly.

And indeed, those on the East Coast rely on EI for at least half of the year.

I went on EI after a death in the family so I could get back on my feet and received about 1300 a month. It wasn't stellar, but it certainly helped me when I needed it the most.

Mrs.Sam wrote: I can explain Employment Insurance because I'm on Maternity Leave right now, but I have no idea about Welfare. Employment Insurance (EI) is where Canadian workers pay premiums of 1.73% of insured earnings in return for benefits if they lose their jobs. Employers contribute 1.4 times the value of employee premiums. EI also pays for maternity and parental leave, compassionate care leave, and illness coverage. The program also pays for retraining programs (EI Part II) through labour market agreements with the Canadian provinces. The amount a person receives (from experience I can tell you in Alberta the maximum weekly income you can receive is $447/week before taxes regardless of how much you make over $48,048/yr) and how long they can stay on EI varies with their previous salary, how long they were working (you have to have a minimum amount of hours worked to qualify), and the unemployment rate in their area. The EI system is managed by Service Canada, a service delivery network reporting to the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Canada. A bit over half of EI benefits are paid in Ontario and the Western provinces but EI is especially important in the Atlantic provinces, which have higher rates of unemployment. Many Atlantic workers are also employed in seasonal work such as fishing, forestry or tourism and go on EI over the winter when there is no work. There are special rules for fishermen making it easier for them to collect EI. job_seeker wrote: What is the difference between going on welfare and going on unemployment benefits? Sorry I have to ask, being new in an entirely different social system.