Armoured, once again, right on! Yes, we are using this clause (h), the "lonely Canadian clause"You may wish to search other threads with titles related to the name of the specific program you applied under. Did you adopt your niece? Or is this under the so-called 'lonely canadian' program?
Statistically, only 400 people a year immigrate through this program, that's why it's hard to get some concrete info on this.
She is not an orphan, her mom is still alive, so adoption is out of question. And, she is 25, it's a bit unorthodox to adopt 25 year olds, even for Canada.... : )
If anyone has any interesting information re: this program, I would really appreciate all you effort, thank you.