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Oloye said:
Tinu,

CIC definition of dependent is direct family members. Family members include a spouse (wife or husband or same sex in legal marriage); a common-law partner (person who is living in a conjugal relationship with another person (opposite or same sex)); dependent children (Refers to the children of the applicant or those of the spouse or common-law partner), and the dependent child of a dependent child (Refers to children of dependent children of the applicant or those of the spouse or common-law partner.):

If the 16+ who has been living with you falls within above definition then she can be added. Other dependent outside this definition will come under sponsorship application after your landing.

The case of adoption makes the child more or less your dependent as soon as all legal docs are finalized. That is another possible option.

Oloye

Ways Of Sponsoring An Adult Brother Or Sister

Sponsoring adult siblings to move to Canada is tricky. Although it is a tough situation, it is not hopeless at all.

Let's discuss some different scenarios and probable solutions to them.

The immigration bill or law says that if an adult sibling is an orphan, under 18 years of age and single, Canadian citizens or permanent residents may sponsor them. Other than that, the only other way of sponsoring an adult brother or sister is through indirect means.

One is by sponsoring a parent. When a Canadian decide to sponsor his/her parent/s, any child of the parent who is under 22 and single can be included in the sponsorhip. If their children are over 22, they can also be considered for inclusion IF the child is substantially dependent on the parents before they turn at the age of 22 and IF they were in continous full time studies or pursues even vocational training since he/she turned 22.

Another situation where sponsoring an adult sibling is possible is if the citizen or Canadian landed immigrant lives alone in Canada, that he or she have no other relative (grandfather, grandmother, aunt, uncle etc.) living in Canada. This is actually applicable to ANY relative in your family regardless of how closely related the Canadian sponsor is. You can sponsor an aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandfather, grandmother etc. if you are under a case like this.

Third is by applying as an independent immigrant. The passing mark to qualify for the Federal Skilled Immigration Class as required by Citizenship And Immigration Canada is 67 points

If your sibling is short of the point requirement, additional points can be gained by accomplishing one or a combination of this ways:

1) An Human Resources And Social Development Canada (HRSDC) approved job offer in Canada is waiting before he/she becomes a Canadian landed immigrant.

2) Obtain a work permit or gain at least one (1) year Canadian work experience.

3) Acquire two (2) years of study anywhere in Canada.

However, using your Canadian residence as support to boost your siblings' to reach the required points will not help. It is not also wise to apply as an independent immigrant if your brother or sister is short on the point requirement, although this is allowed, because of the backlog of the Federal Immigration Department, where some applicants have more than 67 points to show.

You can also check if your brother or sister qualifies to each provincial nominee programs of each province in Canada. A Canadian visa and immigration expert can provide free consultation by contacting them through email and may provide you with more information.
 

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Hey Folks,

Are you guys on holiday, very busy at work or waiting till when Ecas will be updated tomorrow before posting? All is well!

Oloye
 

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:DPa Oloye,

I was just going tro ask same question o...my people are waiting for Tuesday ni o..---- am sure.

Now, to wake us up, is it possible to get another update a week or two after been given IN PRocess? I saw on a tracker where someone got his MR, a week after IN PROCESS...that was in 2011 though.
 

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ladapo4luv said:
:DPa Oloye,

I was just going tro ask same question o...my people are waiting for Tuesday ni o..---- am sure.

Now, to wake us up, is it possible to get another update a week or two after been given IN PRocess? I saw on a tracker where someone got his MR, a week after IN PROCESS...that was in 2011 though.
You are right, even on this very thread. I do hope you get your MR by end of this week. BTW, can u give your timeline?
Mandie
 

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hi everyone,hope you had a swell weekend? well monday morning gave us a shocker.the rain storm destroyed many things. but thank God were alive. i just felt that instead of tasking members and stressing on where we will hold our meeting?why dont we use a fast food restaurant.or a local restaurant or even arrange to meet in shoprite( we go just collect small space discuss on low tones).just my suggestion.
 

ladapo4luv

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@ isy, I don't think your suggestion will work o, shoprite ke or restaurant? With so many people around. I think first, we should try to know how many people are trully commited to attending the meeting, then try to bill ourselves some very irrelvant some like 1k each to hire a place. I will try to find out from one of my colleaugues in the ofx if we can use a place in ikeja GRA but I need to be reminded.

@ MAndie, I pray so.

My timeline

August 2nd 2011 - sent my application to accra
August 3rd 2011 - application received
January 2012 - received AOR
January 2012 - additional doc.requested - letters of employmnt
January 27 - address disappeared
Feb. 2 - In Process

Note: I am a MPNP applicant.
 

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Depends on the resources available.houses and condos are expensive. Town houses generally 'reserved' for certain category and not really easy to get as such. Your best bet is an apartment according to the size of your family.
 

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mfoniso said:
Depends on the resources available.houses and condos are expensive. Town houses generally 'reserved' for certain category and not really easy to get as such. Your best bet is an apartment according to the size of your family.
Are sure about your position regarding Town Houses? Any specific reason for its reservation for certain category?
 

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isy said:
hi everyone,hope you had a swell weekend? well monday morning gave us a shocker.the rain storm destroyed many things. but thank God were alive. i just felt that instead of tasking members and stressing on where we will hold our meeting?why dont we use a fast food restaurant.or a local restaurant or even arrange to meet in shoprite( we go just collect small space discuss on low tones).just my suggestion.
The following options could also be considered for the venue of the meeting:

1. School Auditorium


Some schools allow the use of their classrooms or auditoriums for public functions at a fee. Access to such classrooms or auditorium could be easily facilitated if the intended user have kid(s) in such school.

2. Church Auditorium


Some Churches like the RCCG, Catholic etc allow members to have a public functions like meetings, birthday, and other receptions in the church auditorium or church compound.

3. Local Government Secretariat

We can also consider the possibility of any local government secretariat around Ikeja, just that we will have to pay a token for this.

4. Members Residence

If any member has a large compound that is convenient enough for the meeting, we can also consider it, just that we might need to rent chairs and Canopy.

Others what do you think?
 

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For the Naija's in the house.

Could this be true?

http://naijagists.com/shocking-confessions-from-a-former-boko-haram-member-sheikh-sani-haliru/
 

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please house, I have a good question. would application be delayed if one's spouse becomes pregnant while waiting for medical request? say for example, medical request comes through when spouse is pregnant. what would happen to the application? Thanks
 

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From the knowledge i have gained from this forum, a delay may be caused if your wife is still in the early stages of pregnancy as it is quite risky for her to take an X-ray during that phase... Thus, most times you may have to wait till the advanced stages of the pregnancy or better still when she has put to bed.

we have had a lot of forum members with such experiences in the past... so no fear ;D... fire on ;)

All the best !

omoba7 said:
please house, I have a good question. would application be delayed if one's spouse becomes pregnant while waiting for medical request? say for example, medical request comes through when spouse is pregnant. what would happen to the application? Thanks
 

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+1 for you dear,however buddy,am afraid to say that,the said post is as Obsolete as 2009.

Thank you
Spicey, no one is an Island of knowledge. I got a canadian Dollar draft at the said branch on 20th January, 2012. So, i don't understand why we dont take a step to find out the truth b/4 condenming such a vital information . So if it is obsolete as u said then try to visit the branch at ur spare time to confirm the truth of the matter. I don't PLAY with such significant issue. Have a nice day & see u in the next EAGLE meeting come 24th March, 2012.
 

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Hello all,

I am trying to get a place at the GRA in Ikeja (Browns Cafe, Sasegbon Street, off Oduduwa way). I just spoke with the lady and she has promised to call back to let me know by tomorrow what it might take. I might be able to get the place for a token but we might have to pay for food and drink. Are we okay with this arrangement and how many people are committed to the meeting?
 

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POLESTAR1 said:
The following options could also be considered for the venue of the meeting:

1. School Auditorium


Some schools allow the use of their classrooms or auditoriums for public functions at a fee. Access to such classrooms or auditorium could be easily facilitated if the intended user have kid(s) in such school.

2. Church Auditorium


Some Churches like the RCCG, Catholic etc allow members to have a public functions like meetings, birthday, and other receptions in the church auditorium or church compound.

3. Local Government Secretariat

We can also consider the possibility of any local government secretariat around Ikeja, just that we will have to pay a token for this.

4. Members Residence

If any member has a large compound that is convenient enough for the meeting, we can also consider it, just that we might need to rent chairs and Canopy.

Others what do you think?

Dear Members,
I would suggest a school Auditorium for the next meeting bcos it will cost us less & that will avail us the opportunity to always meeting there if only we can talk to then on our objs.But resturant go cost much once dey discover that Canada is OUR MAIN focus.