"Do you receive financial support from your sponsor?" Is it bad to say "No"??

[fandv]

IMM 5490 question 30 says "Do you receive financial support from your sponsor?"

And I put "No"...would it negatively affect my application?? Would it make the CIC/VO think that I will financially abandon my wife later in Canada? I mean, so far my wife has never needed any financial support from me...(she works and has her own money.)

(However, once she's in Canada, of course I will be supporting her......)

 

[blessedelaine]

I put "No" as well. We both have decent jobs and doesnt need to support each other yet.

 

[Luckyman]

I said no because I couldn't prove it, so I really had no choice. But I wouldn't worry about it, if they require more evidence they'll ask during the Stage 2 processing.

Since we submitted our application, I've been sending my wife money for spending as she cannot commit to a job for an undetermined amount of time. I've also shipped her a credit card that is joint with me, and added her to my employer benefits package and listed as 100% beneficiary for both RRSP's and life insurance.

 

[clon]

All I can say is just try to be honest and true in everything you say, that's all CIC wants.

 

[canadianwoman]

It is not bad to say 'no'. If you do send her any money, even if it is not a regular amount, write an explanation that you send her money from time to time for whatever reason. You can also attach an explanation stating you don't support her financially because she has a good job and does not need any money from you.
You can explain your situation if you feel the 'no' might seem suspicious.