You cannot qualify to be a sponsor if you:
- Are unable to support yourself;
- Are unable to provide for the basic needs of your dependent's;
- Are a permanent resident living outside of Canada;
- Are currently in jail/penitentiary, reformation or prison;
- Are bankrupt;
- Were sponsored by someone and became a permanent resident less than 5 years ago;
- Are a Canadian citizen who does not plan to live in Canada during the ‘sponsorship phase;
- Are unable to pay the performance bond, immigration loans and family support payments.