1. Mr. Elgrably, a 46-year-old Canadian citizen, wishes to sponsor his wife, Ana, and their 18-year-old daughter, Latia.

Mr. Elgrably, Ana, and Latia all reside in Israel.

Mr. Elgrably is not employed, but he was recently offered a job as a financial adviser in Manitoba. He has no criminal record, is not in receipt of social assistance, and has never declared bankruptcy.

Mr. Elgrably has never sponsored anyone else in the past, so he is seeking your advice:

1. Is Mr. Elgrably eligible to sponsor Ana and Latia? What section(s) of the IRPA and/or IRPR are relevant to assess his eligibility in the family class program?
2. IsMr. Elgrably required to meet the minimum income requirement to sponsor Ana and Latia? If so, please refer to the current LICO table to indicate the minimum amount of income required for the sponsorship.
3. Would your assessment of Mr. Elgrably's eligibility as a sponsor differ if Latia had a child? Explain and refer to the relevant section(s) of the IRPA and/or IRPR to support your answer.
4. Can Mr. Elgrably's parents co-sign his sponsorship application? Explain.
5. What is the duration of the undertaking for Ana and Latia? Assume that Latia is 20 years old at the time she becomes a permanent resident.
6. Name the CIC office responsible for assessing Mr. Elgrably's sponsorship application:
7. Name the CIC office responsible for assessing Ana and Latia against eligibility and admissibility requirements:
8. How much will it cost the family in fees to Citizenship and Immigration Canada to have a successful application?

PLEASE CITE ANY INFO AND CASE LAW AND STATUTE USED TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS