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Outland Spousal Sponsorship_ Child Custody Issue

unfrgvn

Star Member
Dec 3, 2012
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Hello Fellow members,

Looking for some inputs regarding the below mentioned scenario:

A.) "X" got married with "Y" . Its her second marriage . previously "X" was being sponsored by "L" (her first Husband). Now "X" is already a citizen and more than 7 years have past , since the divorce. X-L had a child and that child is in her custody. - This is just giving you guys a background.
B.) It is also Y's second marriage and it is "Y" who is the principal Applicant in this scenario. Y also has a child (6 years ) from his first marriage. Y is going to be sponsored by "X" and "Y" wants to include his child from his first marriage in the application , However,

"Y" doesn't have the custody of that child at the moment and it is unlikely he will get IMM 5604 filled out by his first wife. But he really wants to add this child in the application. What are his options:

- The document checklist mentions that if he is unable to provide IMM 5604 (written declaration form the legal guardian) then he has to provide a detailed explanation- What explanation he should provide? Simply stating that the mother won't sign the document - should not work , I guess?

- can "Y" sponsor his child later say 5/10 years from now ( when child is below 18) , when he gets the court order. What would be the process during that time?

- He can proceed without adding this child of his , and go on with his application - however, can he sponsor this child later on? When the child turns 18 (Below 22) but old enough to make her own decision. In that scenario , in what circumstances he can sponsor this child , knowing that there is no physical or mental problems . may be the child is financially dependent?

Any other suggestions? Options ?

Thanks in advance for your inputs .
 

KTluv

Star Member
Jul 15, 2013
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App. Filed.......
10-01-2018
If i am not mistaken he still puts the child down as a non-accompanying dependent. do not leave the child off the application
 

unfrgvn

Star Member
Dec 3, 2012
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Yes, that is correct. He will put this child as a non-accompanying dependent - if there's no other way.. But at this point he is sorting out all his options (even the future ones ) and if possible he would definitely like to have his child included in this application.