Amir, a 46-year-old Canadian citizen, wishes to sponsor his wife, Lia, and their 18-year-old daughter, Latia. Amir, Lia, and Latia all reside in Israel. Amir is not employed, but he was recently offered a job as a financial adviser in Manitoba. He has no criminal record, is not in receipt of social assistance, and has never declared bankruptcy.

Amir has never sponsored anyone else in the past, so he is seeking your advice about the following:

Is Amir eligible to sponsor Lia and Latia? Explain.