Questions regarding dependent under 19 eligibility and joint custody

[azeemguy]

Hello All,

I have a question that I need clarification. My wife is a US citizen living in the US with her daughter (my step daughter). I want to sponsor my wife and step daughter who just turned 18.

Now, I have a couple of questions ...

1) According to CIC dependent definition I am ok as long as my the time of submission the dependent is under 19 ... so I am I safe to sponsor my step daughter ?

2) My wife had a joint custody and according to the final divorce certificate from US, the joint custody and child support was good until my step daughter had turned 18. So only submitting the copy of divorce decree good enough to prove that my step daughter is free to move to Canada ? I was also reading about "Declaration from Non-Accompanying Parent/Guardian for Minors Immigrating to Canada (IMM 5604)" but I think that is for minor ... any comments ?

I would greatly appreciate some/any feedback!

 

[CDNPR2014]

1. yes, as long as the application is submitted before she turns 19, she is eligible to be sponsored by you.

2. I'm not totally sure about this question, though i'd imagine you'd want to put a copy of the divorce decree that states the joint custody ended at the age of 18. others will be able to confirm whether the declaration for is necessary for dependents over age 18. Though i'm assuming the same as you, since she is 18 technically she's an adult and doesn't need parental permission to move to canada.

 

[azeemguy]

1. yes, as long as the application is submitted before she turns 19, she is eligible to be sponsored by you.

2. I'm not totally sure about this question, though i'd imagine you'd want to put a copy of the divorce decree that states the joint custody ended at the age of 18. others will be able to confirm whether the declaration for is necessary for dependents over age 18. Though i'm assuming the same as you, since she is 18 technically she's an adult and doesn't need parental permission to move to canada.

Thanks for your valuable input my friend. I will also wait to hear back a little more for the community here.