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Family Class – Dependent Children
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What is the family class child sponsorship stream?
The family sponsorship stream of IRCC facilitates the reunification of family members by allowing Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are the parents of a child living abroad.
What is the eligibility criteria for the sponsor?
You can become a sponsor if ALL the situations apply to you.
– You are at least 18 years old.
– You must be Canadian Citizen or PR.
– You must be living in Canada if you are a permanent resident. However, if you’re a Canadian citizen living outside Canada, you must show that you plan to live in Canada when your sponsored relative becomes a permanent resident.
– You are able to prove that you are not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability, and
– You must also be able to show that you can provide for basic living expenses.
How can we define a dependent child?
If the child being sponsored is under the age of 22, they are considered a dependent child of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The Canadian parent may be the biological or adoptive parent of the child.
Can I sponsor a dependent child over the age of 22?
This is permissible, but only if the child has a severe mental or physical disability that prevents them from working.
How much income does the sponsor need?
A child sponsorship case can be filed regardless of the sponsor’s financial situation. However, you must meet the income requirements if the child you are sponsoring has more than one dependent.
What is the processing time?
Processing times may vary. Please refer to IRCC’s website.