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Dependent Child

This page is designed to guide you in sponsoring your dependent child.

According to Canadian Immigration law, a dependent son or daughter is a biological or adopted child who:

1. Is less than 22 years of age and has not been married or been in a common-law relationship
2. Is over the age of 22, has never been married or in a common-law relationship AND is a full-time student at a post-secondary institution since before turning 22 and is financially dependent on his/her parents since before the age of 22
3. Is over the age of 22, is married or in a common-law relationship AND has been a full-time student since before turning 22 or becoming a spouse or common-law partner AND has been financially dependent on his/her parents since turning 22 or since becoming a spouse or common-law partner
4. Is more than 22 years of age and financially supported by a parent since before age 22 and is unable to support himself or herself due to a mental or physical condition.

Eligibility

To be eligible for sponsoring your dependent child, you must meet the following requirements:

1. You are at least 18 years of age and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, living in Canada
2. You are not receiving social assistance
3. You are not in default of any previous sponsorship
4. You are not bankrupt
5. You are not in prison

Application Process

Along with the Sponsorship application and the Application for Permanent residence, the following supporting documents are required for sponsoring your dependent child:

Processing Timelines:

Decisions on sponsorship applications for sponsoring your dependent child can take from 6 to 25+ months. Completing the application accurately can speed up the process. The following are the main reasons for delays and refusals in applications:

• You did not prove that the relationship between you and your dependent child is genuine in the case of sponsoring your dependent child
• The dependent child has an illness that is contagious and could pose a threat to the health of the public of Canada
• Forms are not completed properly or forms are not signed
• There are missing supporting documents in your application for sponsoring your dependent child

 Average time to complete application by Immigroup: 2-4 weeks

Fees Fees are paid in installments; last payment is due before the Sponsorship Application is submitted to CIC. If you need more time to make payments, please speak with our accounting department.
Immigroup representation	CDN $1500 + 5% GST
Government:
Sponsorship and permanent residence application fee	CDN $75 (fees may change depending on marital status of dependent)
Right of permanent residence fee	CDN $490
TOTAL	CDN $ 2140 *

For more information about sponsoring your dependent child,
please call Immigroup at 1866 760 2623