IMM 5406. I need help please.

[seborukus]

Hello everybody,
I am sponsoring my wife who lives in Cuba. I have been living here for 20 years but I have no experience whatsoever with immigration procedures. The doubt I need to clarify is regarding the IMM 5406. She doesn't have any kids, but I have a 10 years old daughter from another relation, who lives in Cuba as well. My daughter is not coming to Canada at all since her mother doesn't want to. However in the section B of the IMM 5406, the guide says clearly:

It is very important that you list on this form any other children (even if they are already permanent
residents or Canadian citizens) that you, your spouse or common-law partner or your dependent
children might have who are not included in your Application for Permanent Residence. This
includes:
married children
adopted children
step-children any of your children who have been adopted by others
any of your children who are in the custody of an ex-spouse, common-law partner or other
guardian

.........so my question is: should my wife include my daughter in section B?....taking into consideration that my daughter is her stepchild right now.........Does she have to include my daughter in section B?
I am really confused, please , any help will be greatly appreciated,
Thanks a lot,
John

 

[wilson]

Your wife can include your daughter in IMM 5406.
She doesn't have any kids, but I have a 10 years old daughter from another relation, who lives in Cuba as well. My daughter is not coming to Canada at all since her mother doesn't want to

Explain in her words about her relation with the child separately in an additional sheet of paper and attach to the form.

 

[seborukus]

Thank you so much Wilson. God bless you!!!

 

[dakonej]

I would say you still need to include your 10-year-old in both 5406 and IMM 0008. Those forms clearly say "Include ALL sons and daughters, including ALL adopted and step-children ..." (5406); "You must include your spouse... , if applicable, and all of your dependent children, and those of your spouse or common-law partner, who are not already permanent residents or citizens of Canada" (0008).

So you should list every child whether they are your biological children or those of your spouse, etc.

By the way if you are a Canadian citizen your 10 year old could qualify to Citizenship by descent which is something you may want to do anyways.