Sponsorship and ODSP

Sponsoring Family
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Good afternoon
My question is about ODSP and sponsorship.

I was previously married and sponsored my ex-husband.

I was married in 2007 my undertaking began in December 2009 and he was incarcerated and then deported April 2012. I have been on ODSP since 2005. I was never given notice of being in default and successfully co-sponsored my children December 2011.

I am now remarried and I am trying to sponsor my current husband and only now immigration message me and say I am in default I called OW they said I owe nothing I called overpayment recovery they said I owe nothing and I can’t figure out if he owes anything due to privacy laws.

I called my ODSP worker she said she had no idea what is going on but nothing shows on her system either but she would look into it. I called MPP because I was getting no where and I called MP that said I can’t be penalized for ODSP.

I get a call today saying I owe $7389.10 because he was listed in my family unit.

How is this possible and how is it fair I never knew I would be penalized I never asked for the money I simply told my worker that my husband that I had sponsored is now residing with me.

HELP!!!

What do I do now do I fix this my kids can’t loose their Dad

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I want to know if you are eligible to sponsor my wife while I am on ODSP?

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and concerns with us.

We can appreciate that they would be very concerned about this situation and would be interested in finding out what your rights are in this situation.

It is best that you contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic as soon as possible for some information and advice regarding this situation and for information on how to proceed. There are many Community Legal Clinics that provide assistance regarding issues related to Ontario Works and ODSP.

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,CRS
Settlement.Org

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Website in the Guide 3900 - Sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent child living outside Canada guide.

It states,

So as you can see it states that you may not sponsor if you receive social assistance for a reason other than disability.

It may be helpful if you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly to see if they can provide any additional information specific to your situation.

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,CRS
Settlement.Org