‘Low Income Cut Off’ (LICO) Applies to Visitor Application or Not

[Harpreet]

Does the ‘Low Income Cut Off’ (LICO) chart apply for when a declarant invites someone for a temporary visit to Canada?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

‘Low Income Cut Off’ (LICO) is required for a super visa application but not for a temporary resident visa. There will be a good impression on the deciding officer if an inviter meets or surpasses LICO. Other factors like income and savings of applicant(s) are also weighed by a visa officer before making a decision on a proposed visitor’s application. The family composition and family ties to Canada and to applicant’s country also play a vital role. The reason for visit affects officer’s decision as well. The travel history of applicant(s) has its own role in approval or refusal of a temporary resident visa (TRV), generally referred as a visitor visa.

[Harpreet]

I will be inviting my paternal uncle for a short term visit in Canada. How much funds I should have for signing a visitor visa declaration?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

The LICO and MNI are specified income tables required for super visa and PGP sponsorships respectively by IRCC. For visitor matters there is no set criteria of income of savings for inviter or a proposed visitor. Keeping this in mind, whatever funds you will have e.g. 20K or 80K will be more than sufficient because a visitor is coming for a short period; therefore, the expense will be only food or drinks etc.