Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to sponsor their dependent child(ren) for permanent residence (PR). This pathway allows families to reunite and ensures children can grow and thrive in Canada under the care of their parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This guide explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To sponsor your dependent child, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Special Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if eligible, you may be disqualified if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Note: Some restrictions do not apply in Quebec.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your child may be considered a dependent if they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children 22 or older<\/strong> can still qualify if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n They must maintain dependency status until IRCC finalizes their application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you sponsor your child, you must sign an undertaking<\/strong> to provide financial support for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Withdrawal of sponsorship is only possible before PR is granted.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Two applications must be submitted together online<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Quebec runs its own immigration system, additional requirements apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a consultation<\/strong> about Immigration options, reach out to the CAD IMMIGRATION <\/strong>today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhen You Cannot Sponsor a Dependent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWho Can Be Sponsored<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nSponsorship Agreement & Undertaking<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Undertaking Period by Child\u2019s Age<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Child\u2019s Age at PR Approval<\/th> Sponsorship Commitment<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Under 22 years<\/td> 10 years OR until age 25 (whichever comes first)<\/td><\/tr> 22 years and older<\/td> 3 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Steps to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Fee Type<\/th> Amount (CAD)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Sponsorship fee<\/td> $85<\/td><\/tr> Application processing fee<\/td> $85<\/td><\/tr> Biometrics fee (if 14+)<\/td> $85<\/td><\/tr> Additional dependent (if applicable)<\/td> $175<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
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Section<\/th> Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Minimum Age to Sponsor<\/td> 18 years<\/td><\/tr> Who Can Sponsor<\/td> Citizen, PR, or Registered Indian<\/td><\/tr> Living Abroad<\/td> Only citizens (not PRs)<\/td><\/tr> Minimum Income<\/td> Required only if child has dependents<\/td><\/tr> Age of Dependent<\/td> Under 22 (unmarried), or 22+ with financial\/medical dependency<\/td><\/tr> Undertaking Length<\/td> Up to 10 years or until age 25 (if under 22), 3 years (if 22+)<\/td><\/tr> Quebec Exception<\/td> Cap on 18+ dependent sponsorship until June 25, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n