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Sponsoring Dependent Children

eteacher

Newbie
Jul 20, 2012
5
0
Hello everyone,

I hope someone can help me with this case. My husband is a Permanent Resident (I sponsored him 3 years ago). He has children from a previous marriage who were included in his application, but they were non-accompanying at the time. They have recently come to Canada and we wish to apply for permanent residency for both children. It is my husband who will sponsor them (inland).

We're having a bit of a challenge with the immigration form. Actually, we're not even 100% sure it is the right one. Is it the "Application for Permanent Residence From Within Canada – Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class (IMM 5289)"?
 

Rob_TO

VIP Member
Nov 7, 2012
11,427
1,551
Toronto
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Seoul, Korea
App. Filed.......
13-07-2012
AOR Received.
18-08-2012
File Transfer...
21-08-2012
Med's Done....
Sent with App
Passport Req..
N/R - Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
30-10-2012
LANDED..........
16-11-2012
I believe you must use outland application package for dependent children: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/fc.asp

I don't think you can sponsor your children inland. Others can advise for certain.

Of course they can still stay in Canada as visitor/student during the outland application process.
 

marlasinger

Star Member
Jul 10, 2013
185
5
Ontario, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-02-2014
Doc's Request.
16-07-2014
AOR Received.
14-03-2014
File Transfer...
18-03-2014
Med's Done....
13-01-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
23-10-2014 Decision Made..:29-12-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2014
LANDED..........
29-01-2015
I agree with Rob, I'm pretty certain you can't sponsor minor/dependant children inland. It must be outland.
 

screech339

VIP Member
Apr 2, 2013
7,876
546
Category........
Visa Office......
Vegreville
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-08-2012
AOR Received.
20-11-2012
Med's Done....
18-07-2012
Interview........
17-06-2013
LANDED..........
17-06-2013
H&C PR sponsorship for dependent is the only option available for dependents through inland. But even this route is not advisable but only as last resort. H&C grounds is one of the longest processing time as compared to normal outland PR dependent processing.

Screech339