5406

[lookeast]

Hello.

Form 5406 in the immigration forms states that; The principal applicant, their spouse or common law partner (if applicable), and all children 18 years of age or older must complete their own copy of this form.
I am the sponsor but also the spouse so do I have to complete this form? And my wife has one son 22yo who not immigrating with her, does he need to complete this form also?

Thank you

 

[rhcohen2014]

no, you as the sponsor do not fill out this form. anytime an applicant's form says "spouse" or "family member", this does not refer to a sponsor or family members not included in the sponsorship. this refers to when a couple is both being sponsored by a third person, or there are dependants also immigrating.

as for her son, i don't think so either, because i think he is now too old to be considered a dependant? the rules just changed about that, so if he is in fact too old to be a dependant, then no. if he is not too old, and is considered a "non-accompanying dependant", then yes. she would need to put your name and her son's name on her form.

 

[lookeast]

Thank you RH. Very helpful as usual.