So, you qualify as sibling to the extended family member in Canada, but how about your spouse and kids? What relation would they fall under the extended family?
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If your relationship is with a Canadian citizen, person registered under Canada’s Indian Act or permanent resident, you must be
- in an exclusive dating relationship, have been in the relationship for at least 1 year and have spent time in the physical presence of that person at some point during the relationship
- You and the person you’re in the relationship with must both be 18 years of age or older.
- a non-dependent child (adult child)
- a grandchild (dependent child of a non-dependent adult child)
- a sibling, half-sibling or step-sibling
- a grandparent
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