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Yes, this is what we are exploring. The student aspect, though it is an expensive route but nothing is too much to do for your child. Thank you very much

Elfmannisback:
Sweet-sad situation. May be you sponsor her for a TRV or for studies.

Yes, that was the big problem. What next? I don't know what to do. Right now I am confused and in a bad state emotionally.

Elfmannisback:
The joint guardianship was the problem. Her biological mum should not have appeared in the documents.

What next now?
Cc everyone who has this problem.

Hello everyone,

I am back as promised.

Its PPR but a drama filled one.

I am happy I got PPR but also sad.

Sequel to my last message on the legal guardianship tussle, I got an email from CIC requesting I either take out my daughter from the application or get full adoption documents which the court had denied us or they would process my application in 30 days if they don't get a response.

I wept and groaned. It is still too painful and emotional for me.

We took her off the application and today I have PPR. We live to fight another day.

I want to thank I.O of LVO group. She also had a similar case of custody and gave me much needed strength. Thank you Ma.

For the sake of my daughter and not having her stigmatized (A few people know me well here), I won't be posting my specific date AOR.

AOR to PPR: 9 months (London I hail).
IP2 was Feb 27th.
PPR: July 6th, 2018.

Thank you all.

TheCanadianDrm:
In 2013 we adopted a child from a mutual friend. She gave us an affidavit to that effect which was signed in court. We were given legal guadianship


1. Is joint legal guardianship an issue?

Thank you everyone.

Thank you Cochtrane, Blackbuddy, Ramj, Amidee. Thank you.

I will be back with my testimony soon.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Due date is Feb 9. I guess LVO no dey look that side cos this is 2 months after.

Thank you dupyshoo and bbaby84. Since I got my notes, I have not slept well. By force sickness fell on me. I entered canadavisa forum and read cases of inadmissible dependents, fear gripped me but you guys have calmed my nerves. I know I will have a good sleep this night.

You all deserve accolades. Thank you everyone. God bless you.

happytbaby:
Go to page 2 of your GCMS note and check the next action date. On that day, it will prompt your VO for action, he will either act on it or extend it by another 1 month if he is too busy.

Thank you ysteph. I do appreciate

@happytbaby, yes I uploaded all of that.

Thank you @newmum0615 @Elfmannisback @glitteringstar.

Since I uploaded everything, I will just wait and see. Its almost 6 months Post AOR. LVO people are just blowing breeze on my file. It will end in praise.

Thank you everyone. Thank you

ysteph:
I believe what you need to upload is a certified true copy of the order of the magistrate granting you joint custody as well as the consent form of the joint custodian. Having done that, there shouldn't be a problem. It's just that, IRCC will do a thorough background check to be sure that the consent of the joint custodian is not forged and the death certificate of the father is real. If they do that, you shouldn't have problems with your application.

Raising a CSE to upload school fees receipt, pictures etc won't matter. If and when they ask you can do that. Their only concern is to know if the adoption is legal. Pictures don't show that. School fees receipts don't show that.

The western world take adoption matters very seriously. There have been million of cases of trafficking African kids abroad.

Sometimes, I think requesting for GCMS notes before our application is approved creates unnecessary panic. The comments of the VO doesn't mean your application will not be approved. Allow them do their job. At the end, its possible you're worrying for nothing.

Thank you. You are so kind. Thank you very much, this is from a very grateful heart.

olajide21:
That's the essence of CSE sometimes. You would have provide all relevant info and if possible make reference to the notes.

Thank you so much.

I will raise a CSE. I initially uploaded the proof of custody (Court Judgement), her biological father's death certificate, Her biological mother's voter's ID card attached to a notorised consent she signed.

I will get evidence of school fees we have been paying, HMO id cards, family pictures and anything I can think of. This will be attached in the CSE. I was just worried that won't raising a CSE without been asked sound like I am been on the defensive even when they have not queried me.

God help me. I tire.

GlitteringStar:
1. Na lawyers fit advise your question oooo. Well, since joint legal guardianship means that decision making is shared by both parents (adopted and biological) and the mother provided her consent, then the equation is balanced.

2. You can raise CSE and upload the documents just to be on the safe side. Try to upload the proof of custody too in case you didn't upload it when you submitted your application. You can also include LOE to further explain and prove that she is your adopted child. Submit the mother's ID card to show that she is the biological mother and dad's death certificate to show that the dad is dead. The reason is because their names is already on the child's birth certificate and you will need to prove that it is the mother that signed the consent form and not someone else.


By the way, try to hope for the best (after raising CSE) since you've submitted already.


#Justmyopinion

@newmum0615, @happytbaby, @GlitteringStar, @dupyshoo, @blackbuddy, @40manlappy, @vcole, @cochtrane @boldinc, @bbay84, "Canadianfly Could you be so kind as to look into my case? Please offer your advise

@Everyone. Pardon me for tagging a few, kindly offer your own advice. I just wanted it to appear in their mentions too.

Thank you everyone.

Ok, thank you.

I should send the documents without them requesting? Wont it look like I am been defensive?

olajide21:
Please raise a CSE submitting the required documents

He is late.

Elfmannisback:
What happened to the girl father? They ought to have given u full custody.

Good morning everyone. Had to create a new moniker for this question. Its a long one but i want to give full details so as to get as many advice as I can get

In 2013 we adopted a child from a mutual friend. She gave us an affidavit to that effect which was signed in court. We were to apply for an adoption order but we didn't as at then. When we thought of migrating, we went to the court to apply for adoption. The Lagos state child law act on adoption didn't favour us. They said only family members were allowed to adopt or we should take her to an orphanage and arrange the adoption from there. I couldn't bear the thought of taking my child to the orphanage and leave her there, the trauma and psychological effect.

We opted instead to apply for legal guardianship as our lawyer advised. The Magistrate asked if her biological parents were alive, we told her just one parent and they awarded us joint custody with her biological mum saying Section 76 and 77 of Lagos child right law states you can't award full custody of a child to another person if any of the biological parent is alive and sane.

We applied for PPR with her and got her Biological mother to sign the consent form. She has no objections whatsoever. She was angry at the court's decision to award joint custody as she had long ago decided to bless us with the adoption.

I ordered notes and saw they highlighted her papers as a course for potential concern. I have attached it here, what do you all think please?

1. Is joint legal guardianship an issue?
2. We have evidence of her being with us since 2013, school fees receipts, HMO documents, Pictures. Should I raise a CSE and send those?
3. What is your opinion please?

Kindly ignore my ramblings and help me. I am so confused right now. Thank you.

@newmum0615, @happytbaby, @GlitteringStar, @dupyshoo, @blackbuddy, @40manlappy, @vcole, @cochtrane @boldinc, @bbay84, @Canadianfly Could you be so kind as to look into my case? Please offer your advise

@Everyone. Pardon me for tagging a few, kindly offer your own advice. I just wanted it to appear in their mentions too.

Thank you everyone.