Not Working during Sponsorship

Sponsoring Family
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I am sponsoring my wife in her PR application. We have an in-land family class sponsorship application submitted. We are still awaiting for first phase, approval in principle/initial assessment (that decision should be made in September).

I would like to start a three year program in college. I have money saved up for tuition. My wife plans on getting a job (she has a work permit). We would be okay financially between her working and our savings. We would not ask the government for any financial help.

I am not sure if this would put our application in jeopardy.

Can I quit my job and start studying right away?
Should I wait for approval in principle to do so?
Should I wait until she has her PR to start?
Do I have to notify the government that I am starting a full time program and that I quit my job?

The program starts in September and I would like to start it if it would not cause any implications in our application.

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

As you may already know, the sponsorship guidelines only state that you cannot be an undeclared bankrupt or be receiving social assistance.

In your case, if you do not have employment, CIC will likely ask you to demonstrate how you can support your spouse in Canada without any income.

We suggest that it is best if you contact the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centre directly for information specific to your situation and for responses specific to your questions.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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