Linda was born in Canada. She took a job in Taiwan where she met Chi-ming, a Taiwanese national. Linda and Chi-ming adopted a child in Taiwan, named Mei, in 2003. Linda and Chi-ming got divorced. Now Linda would like to return to Canada with Mei.
Answer the following questions:
1. Would Mei qualify for Canadian citizenship? Explain.
2. Adoptions of children under 18 are subject to a specific test; such test does not apply when the child is 18 years of age or older. What is the name of this test?
Lorri, a permanent resident, is seeking to sponsor her husband, Martin, and their twin sons, Carlos and Eduardo. Lorri submitted a complete sponsorship application. At that time, Carlos and Eduardo were 21 years old, full-time students, and had never been married. During the processing of the application, the following events occurred:
• Carlos turned 23, left school, and remained single.
• Eduardo turned 23, remained in school, and got married.
Are Carlos and Eduardo eligible dependent children? Explain.
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:
Can Amir’s parents co-sign his sponsorship application? Explain.
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:
How much will it cost the family in fees to complete process successfully?
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.
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 required to meet the minimum income requirement to sponsor Lia and Latia? If so, please refer to the current LICO table to indicate the minimum amount of income required for the sponsorship.
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:
Would Amir’s need to meet the minimum income requirement to sponsor Lia and Latia be different if Latia had a child?
Indicate the duration of undertaking in the following scenario:
If you sponsor your conjugal partner, what is the length of the term of your financial responsibility in years and when does it start?
ndicate the duration of undertaking in the following scenario:
If you sponsor your dependent child who is 21 years old at the time of becoming a permanent resident, what is the length of the term of your financial responsibility in years and when does it start?
Indicate the duration of undertaking in the following scenario:
If you sponsor your parents, what is the length of the term of your financial responsibility in years and when does it start?
Is there another option available to bringing parents and grandparents to Canada besides the Parent and Grandparent Program?
What are the eligibility criteria for the Parent and Grandparent Program?