Family Sponsorship for Dependent Child Only
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their dependent children for Canadian immigration through family sponsorship.
Are you currently in Canada and looking to sponsor a dependent child to become a permanent resident of Canada? You may be eligible for Family Sponsorship for a Dependent Child if you are:
18 years or older and,
Not receiving social assistance other than for a disability and either a:
A Canadian citizen currently living in Canada or if outside Canada must be able to prove you will be living in Canada when the dependant child becomes a permanent resident OR,
A permanent resident of Canada currently living in Canada or,
A person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
Eligible dependent children are classified as:
Under the age of 22 and,
Unmarried or not in a common-law relationship OR,
Over the age of 22 and,
Have been dependent on parents since before the age of 22 and,
Cannot support themselves financially due to a mental or physical condition
You must also be able to financially support your dependent child(ren) by covering:
Everyday living needs (food, water, shelter, etc)
Public health services not covered by the government such as eye and dental care
The applicant must ensure that the dependent child does not require social assistance from the government. Failure to do so will mean that you will have to pay back any assistance received while the dependent is under your care and you will not be able to sponsor anyone else until payment is made.
*Each dependent child must have a separate application*
- Quick and easy online application
- Preparation of submission package
- Expert review and representation
- $1 million in insurance
- Secure encrypted document storage
How It Works
- 1Create An Account
Do an eligibility check, or pick a visa, or just sign up directly to create an account. Then you can see all the documents needed, questions you must answer, and fee payments for our services and to the government. If you have any questions, it is easy to contact our sales team or to schedule a call.
- 2Eligibility Confirmation Before Payment
First you will answer a few questions to ensure you are eligible for the visa. Only if you are eligible will the payment unlock. Making payment assigns an immigration lawyer or regulated consultant to your application. We are transparent in our process and pricing, and clearly list all the fees and processing times for your visa. Read our Transparency Pledge. We use Stripe for credit or debit card payment processing, which is secure and encrypted.
- 3Complete Your Application Online
You can complete as many of the application tasks you wish before payment. Take your time. Some visas require a lot of information, which requires answering questionnaires and uploading of documents. Our system ensures everything necessary is gathered depending on your situation - preventing errors and omissions - and saving you time.
- 4Visa Preparation and Submission
Once all the tasks are completed, our experts will review your answers and start preparing your application so that the best case is best presented. Government fees are also due once the application is completed and we can correctly calculate the government fees due. After a final review by you, and by our experts, your application will be submitted! You will have peace of mind that only comes with an accurate application.
- 5Approval and Renewals
We notify you when your visa is approved! If there are any questions or rejections from the government, we will answer them and resubmit without any further fees from us. We securely store your immigration documents for 7 years and provide alerts well before any expiry dates. Renewing or taking the next step toward citizenship is easy when all your immigration history is in one place.
Required Documents
Some documents you will need to provide, and some documents we may prepare for you.
- Employment/Source of Support
- Sponsor's Proof of Status in Canada
- Sponsored Person's Digital Photo
- Sponsored Person's Passport
Optional Documents
You might need the following documents based on your situation, or to enhance your application approval.
- Additional information about Children 22 Years or Older
- Additional Information about Children under 18 Years Old
- Birth Certificate of the Sponsored Person(s)
- Plans to live in Canada
- Proof of dependents relationship to sponsor
- Proof of Military Service
- Sponsored Person's Police Certificate
- Status in Canada of sponsored person(s)