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benskey

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Oct 20, 2013
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My wife is a Canadian citizen.
I'm applying for PR with her as my sponsor.

Our kids were born in Australia but I understand that because they are both born recently (Jan 2010 and Nov 2011) they are automatic Canadian citizens (even though I'll need to go through a separate process to make that official).

The 0008 form and guide doesn't make it explicit as to whether or not my girls and wife should be listed as dependents (on 0008) - it says:

Dependent(s)
You must list all family members in your application for permanent residence,
whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not. You must also provide
details on family members whose location is unknown (including those missing or
presumed dead). If you don’t, you will not be able to sponsor family members at a later date if they
are not listed on your application.


I'm just after some reassurance that my kids don't need to be listed as dependents on this form, but instead should just get added to 5406 Additional Family Information.

I assume my wife (the sponsor) also need not be listed on the 0008 form ?

Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks,

Ben
 
The dependents are only needed to be added to generic form Imm0008 if they are being sponsored.

I have 2 dependents born outside Canada but Canadian by descent. So they were not listed in the imm0008 form as they are not being sponsored for PR.

In short, your wife and kids are not needed in form imm0008 as they are not being sponsored. Only yourself.

Screech339