Hi,
I have a valid study and work permit. My mom is only a visitor in Canada. My brother is a minor and is currently attending a high school here. His study permit expires at the same as my mom's visitor permit (on Dec 31, 2012). She doesn't want to renew it and will be leaving Canada. My brother is staying to continue his studies.
My mom and I went to a notary and we signed a paper that says my parents allow me take care of him on their behalf and be his legal guardian.
According to CIC website, a minor doesn't need a study permit if he attends high school and has a parent who is allowed to study or work in Canada. So based on this, the way I understand it is that when my brother's study permit expires, he only needs a TRV to stay and continue high school studies.
I sent his TRV application along with mine at the end of October but CPP-Ottawa sent me an email asking for his new study permit. They say he has to have a new study permit. They didn't ask anything about me even though I'm his legal guardian and I'm responsible for him. I sent them an email explaining this situation and even gave them the link where I got the information but it's been 10 days and they haven't replied.
Before this, in September, my mom asked CIC about renewing my brother's study permit but they replied that he doesn't require one.
What should I do? Any advice would help right now.
Thank you
I have a valid study and work permit. My mom is only a visitor in Canada. My brother is a minor and is currently attending a high school here. His study permit expires at the same as my mom's visitor permit (on Dec 31, 2012). She doesn't want to renew it and will be leaving Canada. My brother is staying to continue his studies.
My mom and I went to a notary and we signed a paper that says my parents allow me take care of him on their behalf and be his legal guardian.
According to CIC website, a minor doesn't need a study permit if he attends high school and has a parent who is allowed to study or work in Canada. So based on this, the way I understand it is that when my brother's study permit expires, he only needs a TRV to stay and continue high school studies.
I sent his TRV application along with mine at the end of October but CPP-Ottawa sent me an email asking for his new study permit. They say he has to have a new study permit. They didn't ask anything about me even though I'm his legal guardian and I'm responsible for him. I sent them an email explaining this situation and even gave them the link where I got the information but it's been 10 days and they haven't replied.
Before this, in September, my mom asked CIC about renewing my brother's study permit but they replied that he doesn't require one.
What should I do? Any advice would help right now.
Thank you