Individuals possessing Canadian citizenship or permanent residency can proceed with their child’s sponsorship for Canadian immigration. Suppose a child is living abroad, these individuals can sponsor that child through Family Class Sponsorship. The dependent child can join his parents in Canada and even obtain permanent residency. The dependent child’s sponsorship implies that family members can reunite with him in Canada.
Eligibility conditions for the child
To become eligible for sponsorship, the child must meet the definition of being dependent.
The children must fulfill the following eligibility conditions to attain sponsorship:
- The child must belong to parents who are already Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
- They must not be married or even have a common-law relationship;
- Their age must be under 22 years.
Suppose a child is above 22 years old, they may still qualify under the following conditions:
- They are dependents, meaning that they are currently undergoing a physical or mental condition that makes them rely on others for assistance;
- Their reliance on their parents for financial assistance before turning 22.
Eligibility conditions to become a sponsor for your child
Bringing your child to Canada through child sponsorship requires the parent to meet the following criteria:
- The parent must be at least 18 years old or above to sponsor their child.
- Must have Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, and permanent living in Canada or intend to return to the country. They could even have registration under the Indian Act of Canada.
- Efficiency to provide for the basic needs of themselves, their child, or their spouse (if required).
- Evidence of relationship proof to your child.
- No prior existing criminal history or record under your name.
- Devoid of any bankruptcy, imprisonment record, or any association with the severe offense.
- Without any other sponsorship undertaking.
- Must not be subjected to any verification with regard to immigration.
- Not dependent on external assistance in terms of finances, except for disability.
Undertaking for any dependent child (below 22 years) is equal to ten years. The same applies to them if they’re yet to turn 25 years. It depends upon which of the two occurs first. The undertaking length is three years for a child crossing the age of 22.
Dependent child’s sponsorship in Quebec
For sponsoring your child to accompany you to Quebec, you will have to qualify for the separate immigration processes of the province. It will be mandatory to proceed with the application procedure at the provincial level with the MIFI, after IRCC’s usual application procedure at the federal level. Applicants living in Quebec will have to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ). They will further have to sign an undertaking with the province. If you seek to sponsor a child, fulfill the essential needs of the child who is dependent on you and also return the money to the government taken by you in the form of assistance for the sponsored child (only if applicable).
A dependent child in Quebec isn’t the same compared to other Canadians and their age also differs. The dependent child who is under 16 years has an undertaking of at least ten years, or until he turns 18 years, depending upon which of these proves longer. A dependent child of 16 years or older will have a minimum undertaking of three years, or until he meets the age of 25. It will depend upon which of the two proves longer.
