Vladimir Pestov

Hello, I am considering applying for PR in Canada as an Independent Class Migrant,
and I guess I have a 100 % chance of getting through. (The only problem being that
the Sydney consulate is so infamously slow.)

The problem is with my daughter. She is over 19, but she has been continuously
enrolled as a Univerity student ever since turning 19 (16, actually). I would like to
include her as a dependent, and thus am supposed to attach a proof of providing her
the `full financial support.'

Until September last year, she lived with us and was indeed largely dependant on us
(though she kept working part-time and earning pocket money for herself, but I guess
this can be disregarded). Then she went on to further study in Europe, and as a
matter of fact is now to a large extent self-supporting via various scholarships. Our
financial help still remains considerable, but, frankly, is no longer `full.'

My question is: from the past practice, do the immigration officials view this
sort of situation favourably? What do they accept as `proof of full financial
support'? Or are they likely to use any excuse to remove the children over 19 from
the application? Shall I include her on my application, or is it better to wait
till I get a PR, move over to Canada, and will be able to sponsor her as a Family
class migrant?

many thanks for any info or advice, Vladimir Pestov

Jim Humphries

I think you should claim her as your dependent on the basis that she is still
enrolled in University and leave out all the other detail. Jim Humphries

Vladimir Pestov wrote:
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