Hello,
I have a 2 & 1/2 yr old daughter born abroad. She still lives abroad because am in the process of sponsoring her mother. She tried to get a TRV to come visit but got denied so my daughter cannot come yet. I am Canadian & every year I go to be with my wife & daughter for at least 3 months at a time - bu otherwise I live in Canada.
My questions - is my daughter eligible for child benefits since she (& the mother) are entirely dependent on me for financial support?
- Since every year since she was born, she lived with me (outside Canada) for at least 3 months, does that qualify as shared custody? Please help - I pay taxes but miss out on the benefits & the financial strain is killing me!! :'(
I have a 2 & 1/2 yr old daughter born abroad. She still lives abroad because am in the process of sponsoring her mother. She tried to get a TRV to come visit but got denied so my daughter cannot come yet. I am Canadian & every year I go to be with my wife & daughter for at least 3 months at a time - bu otherwise I live in Canada.
My questions - is my daughter eligible for child benefits since she (& the mother) are entirely dependent on me for financial support?
- Since every year since she was born, she lived with me (outside Canada) for at least 3 months, does that qualify as shared custody? Please help - I pay taxes but miss out on the benefits & the financial strain is killing me!! :'(