jieyu1
April 25, 2016, 4:41am
1
Hi,
I am Canadian citizen, now in the processing of sponsoring my wife to move to Canada. She has a daughter from previous marriage, and now not under her custody. Our intend is to bring her to Canada a few years later. When filling the sponsorship application, should I have my wife’s daughter listed as dependent child?
I am not sure if my wife’s daughter is considered as the dependent child. I searched CIC website, but could not find any more detailed info about this.
Any info is appreciated.
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.
You can find some detailed information regarding what the requirements are in theGuide 3999 - Sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent child living outside Canada . Here are some excerpts,
Who should be included in this application?
If you are being sponsored as a member of the family class, your spouse or common-law partner (except where your spouse or common-law partner is the sponsor) must be included in your application as a family member. You must also include all your dependent children from your current and previous relationships, whether they will be going with you to Canada (accompanying family members) or not (non-accompanying family members).
All your family members, whether accompanying you or not, must be declared on your application and be examined. If family members are not examined, it is generally not possible to sponsor them at a later date. This includes children in the custody of a former spouse or common-law partner.
In addition, failure to declare family members on your application and have them examined goes against your duty to provide truthful and accurate information, and may cause you to be found inadmissible to Canada.
and
My child is in the sole custody of my former spouse. Do I need to include this child in my application?
Yes. Even if there is a written agreement or court order to demonstrate that you do not have custody or responsibility, the child is still required to be listed on your application and must be examined.
Having your child examined as a condition of your application preserves your right to sponsor him or her as a member of the family class in the future, when there may be changes to custody or living circumstances.
and
Medical requirements
To become permanent residents, you and all your dependent children must complete a medical examination.
If your dependent child is a minor of whom you have joint or sole custody, that child is considered a dependant. The child will have to undergo a medical examination even if he lives with the other parent and will not be joining you in Canada.
For additional information we suggest that you contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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jieyu1
April 26, 2016, 9:15pm
3
Anna,
Thanks a lot for the info. Appreciated for your help.
Jie
Hello Jie,
You are very welcome!
Hope this information is helpful.
Please let us know how everything goes if you can.
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