Canadian Govt. Certified
Sponsoring Dependent Child
Children qualify as dependants if they meet both of these requirements:
- they’re under 22 years old
- they don’t have a spouse or common law partner
Children 22 years old or older qualify as dependants if they meet both of these requirements:
- they are unable to financially support themselves because of a mental or physical condition
- they have depended on their parents for financial support since before the age of 22.
With the exception of age, your dependent child must continue to meet these requirements until the processing your application is finished.
