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Bring Your Dependent Child to Canada with G Square Immigration

Want to bring your dependent child to Canada as a permanent resident? Eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be able to sponsor their dependent children for permanent residence.

At G Square Immigration, we help you understand the sponsorship requirements, prepare relationship and supporting documents, and complete the application correctly.

What is Dependent Child Sponsorship?

Dependent Child Sponsorship is a family-class immigration pathway that allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their dependent children for permanent residence.

A child generally qualifies as a dependent if they are under 22 years old and do not have a spouse or common-law partner. Certain exceptions may apply for children who are 22 or older due to a physical or mental condition.

When Can You Apply?

You Are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Eligible sponsors may be able to sponsor their dependent children.

Your Child Meets the Dependent Child Definition

The child must meet IRCC's current age and relationship requirements.

Your Child Is Outside or Inside Canada

Depending on the circumstances, different sponsorship processes may apply.

You Want Your Child to Become a Permanent Resident

Sponsorship allows eligible children to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

How Does the Dependent Child Sponsorship Process Work?

Check Sponsor Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the requirements to sponsor your child.

Confirm Child's Eligibility

Review the child's age, marital status, relationship, and other requirements.

Gather Supporting Documents

Prepare birth certificates, passports, proof of relationship, and other required documents.

Complete the Application

Prepare the sponsorship and permanent residence forms.

Submit the Application

Submit the complete application with the required supporting documents.

Receive a Decision

IRCC reviews the sponsorship, admissibility, and permanent residence requirements before making a decision.

Who Can Apply for Dependent Child Sponsorship?

Sponsor generally must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Meet applicable sponsorship requirements
  • Provide financial support as required
  • Sign the required sponsorship undertaking

Sponsored child generally must:

  • Meet the current definition of a dependent child
  • Be the biological or adopted child of the sponsor
  • Meet applicable admissibility requirements
  • Provide required supporting documents

Why Choose G Square Immigration?

Sponsorship Eligibility Assessment

We review the sponsor and child's eligibility.

Relationship Documentation

Guidance on preparing proof of the parent-child relationship.

Document Preparation & Review

We help organize and review the required documents.

Application Preparation

Assistance with completing sponsorship and PR forms.

End-to-End Family Sponsorship Support

Professional assistance throughout your child's sponsorship process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is considered a dependent child?
Generally, a child must be under 22 years old and not have a spouse or common-law partner. An exception may apply for certain children who have depended substantially on their parents due to a physical or mental condition.
Can I sponsor my biological child?
Yes. Eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be able to sponsor their biological or adopted dependent children.
Can I sponsor a child who is outside Canada?
Yes. Eligible dependent children living outside Canada may generally be sponsored through the Family Class process.
Do I need to meet a minimum income requirement?
For most dependent-child sponsorships, there is no minimum necessary income requirement, although specific situations may have additional requirements.
Can G Square Immigration help with Dependent Child Sponsorship?
Yes. G Square Immigration can assist with eligibility assessment, relationship documentation, application preparation, filing, and follow-up.