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Subject: Sponsoring Family Member Already Here In Canada
  Perhaps someone on the board may answer this question. My mother in law is visiting us from the Ukraine and we are looking to sponsor her permanently here in Canada. One of my wife´s friends tells us that she may remain in Canada while her application for permanent residency is being processed. I have read the Immigration policies on the CGC website, but can only find confirmation of this for potential Spouses or Common Law under a new Federal law recently passed... Is there anyone who can clarify one way or the other if they have heard anything on this relating specifically to family memebers? It would appear as though our case is typical of the immigration class put at the bottom of the so-called ladder in terms of priorities.

Many thanks

[14-10-2005,23:43]
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mickyg
(in reply to: Sponsoring Family Member Already Here In Canada)
Is your wife a Canadian citizen or PR? See: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/sponsor/index.html and http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/sponsor/out.html

She cannot remain in Canada because, as you rightly said, it´s only for partners of CCs or PRs. You will need a certain leve of income (I think more than about $22000 a year, though I can´t remembr exactly) She should go back to the Ukraine and start the process there with the forms from the website.

Going by http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/times-int/08-fc-parents.html 26 months is the fastest it can be done. Yes it is given a low priority because you are not being separated from a spouse and parents and grandparents aren´t skilled workers. Be grateful you can sponsor them at all, you can´t sponsor certain people e.g. brothers and sisters over 21!

[15-10-2005,01:03]
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VJ
(in reply to: Sponsoring Family Member Already Here In Canada)
Hi mickyg.

She could remain in Canada during the sponsorship process if there were grounds for humanitarian and compassionate considerations (i.e., she would suffer excessive hardships if she were to return to her home country). See http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/handc.html for more info, or contact us at the Crarer Law Office for a free consult.

Also, please be cautious of the information you are given on these forums - too often, it´s only half correct.

Regards,
Dennis Caul
Per: Crarer Law Office
www.e-ca.ca

[15-10-2005,15:06]
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Dennis Caul
(in reply to: Sponsoring Family Member Already Here In Canada)
mickyg is asking about his mother in law - not his wife. rules are very different. make sure you read the post before you answer.
[15-10-2005,15:29]
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anon
(in reply to: Sponsoring Family Member Already Here In Canada)
Anon:

I read the posting - perhaps you might want to check your facts before anonymously slinging mud.

CIC´s web site (and related guides) state very clearly that H&C considerations may permit anyone (including family members with an accompanying sponsorship application) to make an inland application for PR.

"...if you are already in Canada and you face exceptional circumstances, you may qualify for an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permanent resident visa from a visa office abroad..." (IMM 5291).

Once again, I stress to everyone the importance of seeking accurate information outside of chat forums.

Dennis Caul
Per: Crarer Law Office
www.e-ca.ca


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