Non Dependent Adult Child - Returned Application

[Edmegbc]

My husbands application was returned today - we got the usual letter for not including his daughters IM008/5406/PCC checks and identify docs.

The problem is she is 22 and was 22 at the time we submitted the application, she is not disabled and is a dual US/British Citizen living in New York. I panicked and checked the docs in case I entered her DOB M/D/Y or D/M/Y as her bday is Jan 12 2001 - meaning if they looked at it the canadian way of M/D/Y this would still make her 21 - but on IMM5406 her DOB is listed correctly as 2001/01/12 YYYY/MM/DD

She wasn't included as a dependent in the application, she was only listed on 5406 - I could understand if she was included as a dependent - that would align with the reason for rejection - we included her, but didnt supply any docs for her - but that's not the case at all, she is just listed in additional family information as instructed for non dependents.

I am at a loss here - we have followed the guide and done everythnig correctly yet the app was still returned. I want to cry as I feel the last 6 weeks were a waste.

I have just done the IRCC checklist for dependent children - and lo and behold its come back that she ISNT A DEPENDENT.
This is really frustrating - like someone just read the dates wrong and clicked return.

In the letter I have a UCI number - which I assume is mine as letter was addressed to me as a sponsor.

I have resubmitted with a copy of the return letter from Sydney and a LOE and a copy of her passport.
I guess just wait and see again. I suppose if it's returned again and we apply in February she will clearly be 23.

 

[Edmegbc]

I did ring through to IRCC - to clarify what we were doing was correct. We went through the guidance for dependent children together and he came back and said no - she should've been only considered under the additional family as she is a non dependent.
Advised that best course of action was what I did - resubmit and provide LOE (although its tongue in cheek to write a letter or explanation when the explanation is just confirming someones age) just stated her DOB, how old she is, that she doesn't qualify and included a copy of her passport proving DOB along with the letter IRCC sent returning the original application and a screenshot of the IRCC tool results on dependent children results (ie isn't a dependent)
such a shame we go to the back of the queue now.
But hey ho - we going in May regardless just wanted that AOR more than anything as the security blanket for the OWP once we land.

 

[armoured]

I did ring through to IRCC - to clarify what we were doing was correct. We went through the guidance for dependent children together and he came back and said no - she should've been only considered under the additional family as she is a non dependent.

Sounds like you've done everything you could.

Truth is, sometimes they **** up at this stage and send things back incorrectly.

 

[Edmegbc]

Yep, I get that. I manage large team of admin and to think IRCC isn’t capable of human error would be very naive of me!

 

[Edmegbc]

Question about returned applications

nowhere in the letter does it state we are being refunded fees, so when I resubmitted the application I just used the original payment reciept
Should I have paid the fees again? Will IRCC automatically refund our original payment if the application was returned?

 

[armoured]

Question about returned applications

nowhere in the letter does it state we are being refunded fees, so when I resubmitted the application I just used the original payment reciept
Should I have paid the fees again? Will IRCC automatically refund our original payment if the application was returned?

No, you did it correctly.