Hello everybody,
I'm starting to fill out my sponsorship application but I have a question regarding children's custody. My wife has a 4 years old children from a previous relationship, they are both American citizens and she already has the FULL custody in which its stated that she has all legal rights over the baby, though I was advised by a professional that I still need to fill out this form:
Declaration from Non-Accompanying Parent/Guardian for Minors Immigrating to Canada (IMM 5604) - This form is to be completed by the non-accompanying biological parent or legal guardian who consents to the child's immigration to Canada to live with the other parent.
My concerning is that when I read the Country Specific Instructions for applications according to their place of residence, in my case USA, they don't mention this form, they only mention that I must meet with this criteria:
If you are divorced or separated, you must include proof that you have custody of the children, that you have fulfilled all obligations in custody agreements, and that the children are free to move to Canada..
I was researching about other countries requierements and they actually mention that they requiere to fill out this form, so I am confused I dont really understand the part when they say: ...and that the children are free to move to Canada, anyways my big concern is that I need to meet with this form or I just can send my application proving that my wife has full custody and all legal rights...
I really appreciate you help, thank you very much!!
I'm starting to fill out my sponsorship application but I have a question regarding children's custody. My wife has a 4 years old children from a previous relationship, they are both American citizens and she already has the FULL custody in which its stated that she has all legal rights over the baby, though I was advised by a professional that I still need to fill out this form:
Declaration from Non-Accompanying Parent/Guardian for Minors Immigrating to Canada (IMM 5604) - This form is to be completed by the non-accompanying biological parent or legal guardian who consents to the child's immigration to Canada to live with the other parent.
My concerning is that when I read the Country Specific Instructions for applications according to their place of residence, in my case USA, they don't mention this form, they only mention that I must meet with this criteria:
If you are divorced or separated, you must include proof that you have custody of the children, that you have fulfilled all obligations in custody agreements, and that the children are free to move to Canada..
I was researching about other countries requierements and they actually mention that they requiere to fill out this form, so I am confused I dont really understand the part when they say: ...and that the children are free to move to Canada, anyways my big concern is that I need to meet with this form or I just can send my application proving that my wife has full custody and all legal rights...
I really appreciate you help, thank you very much!!