1- A client comes to your office. Madonna was born in Argentina in 1987 to an Argentinean father and Canadian mother. They moved here when she was young. She now has some questions for you. A simple yes or no answer will not do. Please explain your answers to you client.

a) She does not know whether she is a citizen of either country. How would she find these things out? What is the likelihood that she is a Canadian or could become one?

b) What are the advantages of being a Canadian citizen? Can she be or become a citizen of both countries?

2. She has some family in Argentina who would like to come to Canada. One is a sister, and another is her grandmother. Also, there are three second cousins, Jose, Antonio & Marina. The three cousins are slightly older than Madonna and the two boys, who are brothers, grew up on a cattle ranch in Argentina. Jose, as the oldest brother, inherited the ranch. He is willing to sell the ranch and start again in Canada. Antonio received cash as his legacy and is ready to move to Canada. He has a B.A. in international politics and has worked as a probation officer in Argentina. Marina is a first cousin to Jose & Antonio. She is an artist who has made a good living that way, but is also licensed in Argentina as a naturopath. Madonna also has an aunt, Margaret, close to her in age, who has been very active in politics in Argentina. Margaret has been campaigning for equal treatment under Argentinean law for gays & lesbians. The organization she works for has had its offices raided several times by the police and Margaret has been followed for several months by people she believes works for a right-wing political organization that works with and informs the police. A friend of Margaret, who has lived with her for several years, has disappeared and cannot be located. Madonna also has a niece, Dolores, who is 7 years old and is presently staying with Margaret. Dolores’ parents were recently killed in a storm that hit Argentina suddenly and devastated a whole region of the country. Canada is considering sending relief aid to the region. Margaret has not adopted Dolores yet.

a) What are the main categories under which immigrants are considered for entry into Canada?

b) What are the main criteria for each?

c) Can Madonna help any of these family members into Canada because of her family relationship? If so which ones and why?

d) If some of the family members cannot get in because of their close relationship to Madonna, can they qualify under other categories? Advise each of what they could consider and qualify for. e) Each of these individuals is interested in visiting Canada before applying for immigration. How might they be allowed into Canada?

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1 a She is a Canadian citizen This is because her mother was born in Canada and all her life has been in Canada since she was born She will be granted ... View the full answer