INSTRUCTIONS Case Studies Assignment - Please answer case study questions in spaces provided. Please answer in detail and correctly regards to immigration law. Lorri, a permanent resident, is seeking to sponsor her husband, Martin, and their son, Carlos. Lorri submitted a complete sponsorship application to the CPC (Case Processing Centre) in Mississauga. At that time, Carlos was 18 years old, a full-time student, and had never been married. During the processing of the application, Carlos turned 24, left school, and remained single. Is Carlos an eligible dependent child? Refer to the appropriate section(s) of the IRPA and/or Regulation (IRPR) to support your position. 10 Marks __________________________________________________________________ Linda was born in Canada. She took a job in Taiwan where she met Chi-ming, a Taiwanese national. Linda and Chi-ming adopted a child in Taiwan, named Mei. Linda and Chi-ming got divorced. Now Linda would like to return to Canada with Mei. Would Mei qualify for Canadian citizenship? Explain. 5 Marks _____________________________________________________________________________________ Can Mei sponsor her biological parents once she obtains Canadian citizenship or permanent residence? Explain your answer by referring to the appropriate section(s) of the IRPA and/or IRPR. 3 Marks _____________________________________________________________________________________ Is Mei required to undergo a medical examination with a panel physician? 2 Marks _____________________________________________________________________________________ Rohit wishes to apply for permanent residence under the federal self-employed category. He is a well-known jazz musician who writes and performs his own music. He has worked as a musician for the past 6 years and has gained several international jazz awards. He has a full portfolio of songs he has written and recorded. Rohit won two Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz Album and his songs have reached the top 10 on local and international radio. Rohit is 44 years old; he has married twice and has two children from his first marriage. His daughter, 18, is a university student who does not intend to accompany him to Canada, and his son, 25, served for two years in the military and is now working. He has three other children ages 8, 10, and 12 - from his current marriage. Rohit advises you that his youngest child, Sabrina, has Down's Syndrome, and is currently in a care facility. Does Rohit qualify under the business class, self-employed category? Explain your answer. 5 Marks _____________________________________________________________________________________ How much would Rohit be required to invest in Canada to qualify in the self-employed category? 2 Marks ____________________________________________________________________________________ How many children must Rohit claim as 'dependents' on the IMM 0008 generic form? 3 Marks _____________________________________________________________________________________ Would Sabrina's disability affect Rohit's application for permanent residence in the self- employed category? Refer to the appropriate section(s) of the IRPA and/or IRPR to support your position. 10 Marks _____________________________________________________________________________________