Children Sponsorship
Canada’s Family Sponsorship Program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their dependent children for permanent residency. This program applies to both natural-born and adopted children, providing an opportunity for families to live together in Canada.
To successfully sponsor your child, both you as the sponsor and your dependent children must meet the eligibility criteria set by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
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Who Can Be Sponsored as a Dependent Child?
A child is considered a dependent under the following conditions:
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Age Requirement: The child must be under 22 years old.
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Marital Status: The child must be unmarried and not in a common-law relationship.
Children over the age of 22 may still qualify as dependents if they suffer from a physical or mental disability that makes them reliant on their parents for support.
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Requirements for Sponsoring Dependent Children
To sponsor your dependent children, you must meet the following criteria:
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Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
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Be 18 years of age or older.
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Not be in prison, have been convicted of serious crimes, or be bankrupt.
Proof of Relationship
You must provide documents to prove the relationship between you and your dependent child, such as:
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Birth certificate.
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Adoption papers.
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Financial Responsibilities for Sponsoring Dependent Children
You do not need to meet any specific income requirements to sponsor a child, but you must demonstrate that you can support the child financially without needing social assistance.​ However, If your dependent child has children of their own, you must show that you have enough income to support the entire family unit.
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Duration of Financial Support: The length of financial support you must provide depends on the age of the child:
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Under 16 Years Old: You must provide financial support for 10 years or until the child turns 18, whichever is longer.
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16 Years or Older: You must provide financial support for 3 years or until the child turns 25, whichever is longer.
Frequently asked questions
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At MTA Immigration Services, we are dedicated to helping families reunite in Canada. Contact us today for expert assistance with sponsoring your dependent children. We are here to guide you through the process and ensure all requirements are met.
