Hurlabrick

I have read the wiki and other posts, but can't see anything that specifically addresses this question.

I am Canadian by birth and live in the UK. I am sponsoring my 2nd wife for permanent residence for us both (of course!) to move to Canada when I retire.

On IMM5406, it talks about additional dependants (in this case for my wife). She is an only child and has no children. She is of course technically a step-mother for both my 'children' from my first marriage. The 'kids' are 26 and 28 respectively and completely financially independent (and neither have any plans to move back to Canada).

Question is, does my wife have to do separate IMM5406 forms for each of her step-children?

Does it make any difference that when they were born, I registered them both for Canadian citizenship, and one of them already has a (lapsed) Canadian passport (so could easily move to Canada in their own right should they choose to do so)?

SchnookoLoly

First, read this: Spousal Sponsorship-Canada/FAQ : British Expat Wiki

For any "outstanding" children, I think stepchildren are only included if they have been formally adopted, though I'm not certain on that.

But if all kids in question are Canadian, then the above link applies.

Hurlabrick

OK thanks very much.

I think my wife should name them as step-children, then add an appendix explaining that while technically they are step-children by virtue of our marriage, that is as far as it goes, that they are in no way dependant and that both were registered by me on their birth and have Canadian / UK dual citizenship.

SchnookoLoly

Did you read the link?

If they are Canadian, then they do not have to be included. They are Canadians.

Hurlabrick

Yes I did read the link.

Just confused me that they seemed to be want the details on IMM5406 but not on IMM0008 is all!

PMM

Hi


1. Note the OP is asking about the IMM 5406, Citizen relatives are included there.

2. As per the instructions:

"SECTION B

Write the personal details for your children. It is very important that you list all of your children (even if they are already permanent residents or citizens of Canada). This includes:

married children,
adopted children,
children of your spouse(step-children) or common-law partner,
any of your children who have been adopted by others,
any of your children who are in the custody of an ex-spouse, former common-law partner or other guardian.

You must answer all questions. If any sections do not apply to you, answer “N/A”.

SchnookoLoly

Ah ok, thank you - I had the wrong form in my head. Of course it appears if OP had read those same instructions... it would be clear...

Hurlabrick

Yes, it was confusing me that they specifically HAD to be mentioned in IMM5406 but then specifcally NOT mentioned in IMM0008....

Yep - definitely got the 'n/a' thing, thanks.

But hey - who said these forms had to make sense when viewed as a whole.....

PMM

Hi


1. Remember it is a generic form and is used for every Immigration application, so it really can't be tailored for each situation.