Sponsor your Dependent Children

You can sponsor your dependent children outside Canada who meet the the definition of a dependent child. Your child or the child of your spouse or common-law partner can be considered a dependent child if that child meets the requirements below on the day IRCC receives your complete application:

The children who are under 22 years old, and they don’t have a spouse or common-law partner

The children who are 22 years old or older can qualify as dependants if they meet both of these requirements:

• They have depended on their parents for financial support since before the age of 22, and
• They are unable to financially support themselves because of a mental or physical condition

You can sponsor your Dependent Children if:

1. You’re at least 18 years old
2. You’re a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
3. If you’re a Canadian citizen living outside Canada, you must show that you plan to live in Canada when the persons you want to sponsor become permanent residents.
4. You can’t sponsor someone if you’re a permanent resident living outside Canada.
5. You’re able to prove that you’re not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability
6. you can provide for the basic needs of any persons you want to sponsor

The Definition of Dependent Children:

1. Children qualify as dependants if they are they’re under 22 years old and they don’t have a spouse or common law partner
2. Children 22 years old or older qualify as dependants if they are unable to financially support themselves because of a mental or physical condition and they have depended on their parents for financial support since before the age of 22.
3. Your dependent child must continue to meet these requirements until we finish processing your application.

Please Contact Us if you want to sponsor your dependent children or spouses/common-law partners.