Sponsorship Evaluation Form - Dependent Children (IMM 5481)

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Sponsorship Evaluation (IMM 5481)

Who needs to fill out this form?

The sponsor fills out this form if sponsoring only a dependent child who has no dependent children of their own.

If sponsoring a dependent child who has dependent children of their own, fill out the Financial Evaluation (IMM 1283) form instead.

The Sponsorship Evaluation will help us assess your past and current obligations to any sponsorship undertakings you have signed or co-signed. This form, and the supporting documents you send with your application will help us decide if you meet the residency requirement and if you are able to support the applicant.

Quebec residents do not need to fill out this form.

Question 3

Write your net (after taxes) personal income for the 12 months before the date of your application. Also write the dates of that 12-month period.

Question 5 A and B

Details of current and past undertakings.

Write the number of people included in undertakings in effect and not yet in effect.

If you have signed undertakings in the past, you must give some details about them. Follow the instructions on the form and be specific.

Question 6

Write the number of people you are financially responsible for, but who are not listed in questions 5A and 5B, if it applies to you.

Question 7

Add the number of people listed in questions 4, 5 and 6. Write the total in the box provided.

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