Minimum Necessary Income
Understand the income requirements for sponsoring family members to Canada. Calculate your MNI threshold and ensure you meet sponsorship criteria.
What is MNI?
The Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) is the income threshold sponsors must meet to financially support family members they wish to bring to Canada through family sponsorship programs.
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Determine your MNI based on family size and location
Tax Documentation
Required tax returns and income verification documents
Family Size Matters
Income requirements increase with family size
MNI Requirements by Province
Income thresholds vary by province and family size. Here's the breakdown for 2024:
Ontario
2-person: $35,000
3-person: $42,000
4-person: $47,000
5-person: $52,000
6-person: $57,000
7+ person: $62,000
British Columbia
2-person: $34,000
3-person: $41,000
4-person: $46,000
5-person: $51,000
6-person: $56,000
7+ person: $61,000
Alberta
2-person: $32,000
3-person: $39,000
4-person: $44,000
5-person: $49,000
6-person: $54,000
7+ person: $59,000
Quebec
2-person: $28,000
3-person: $35,000
4-person: $40,000
5-person: $45,000
6-person: $50,000
7+ person: $55,000
Atlantic Provinces
2-person: $27,000
3-person: $33,000
4-person: $38,000
5-person: $42,000
6-person: $46,000
7+ person: $50,000
Other Provinces
Contact us for specific calculations for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.
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