Host & Applicant Basics
Family Size & Minimum Income
The host is counted automatically as 1 person. Add everyone else IRCC requires in the family-size calculation.
| Family size | Current minimum income | 75% host minimum for Option 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30,526 | $22,894.50 |
| 2 | $38,002 | $28,501.50 |
| 3 | $46,720 | $35,040.00 |
| 4 | $56,724 | $42,543.00 |
| 5 | $64,336 | $48,252.00 |
| 6 | $72,560 | $54,420.00 |
| 7 | $80,784 | $60,588.00 |
| 8+ | Add $8,224 for each person over 7 | 75% of calculated total |
Income Test
Only the host's spouse/common-law partner can co-sign the invitation letter. Other family members cannot.
Option 1 — Either of 2 Tax Years
Enter the host + eligible co-signer total income for each of the two tax years immediately before the application. Meeting the required amount in either year can satisfy this income route.
Option 2 — 75% + Applicant Income
The host + eligible co-signer must first have at least 75% of the required amount for the most recent year. Applicant income may then be added to reach the full minimum.
