A member with a family of 5 wanted to sponsor their parents on a Super Visa but was unsure how to calculate the required income threshold, and what to do if they didn't meet it.
What the thread clarified:- Confirm whether your stated family size already includes the parents you're sponsoring. If your "family of 5" doesn't include the two parents you want to sponsor, your actual required family size for the income calculation is 7, not 5 — this distinction significantly changes the required income threshold.
- Both you and your spouse's income can be combined for a joint sponsorship. If your individual income alone doesn't meet the threshold, adding your spouse's income to the calculation can help you qualify.
- The Super Visa's minimum necessary income (MNI) requirement scales with family size, so getting the correct family-size number is the first step before you can even check whether you meet the threshold.
The practical takeaway: before checking Super Visa income requirements, confirm whether your parents are already counted in your stated family size — if not, your actual required size is likely 7, not 5 — and remember you can combine your spouse's income with yours to help meet the threshold.