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Dependent Child Sponsorship

Dependent child sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their children for permanent residence, based on age and dependency criteria assessed at the time of application.

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Dependent child sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their children for permanent residence, based on age and dependency criteria assessed at the time of application.

Key figures at a glance

Source sequence preserved
Age-basedCore eligibility test
Dependencystatus Assessed at application
Oftenpaired With a parent's own PR/citizenship file
Biologicalor adopted Both relationship types eligible

What's Assessed

CRS points breakdown

CRS points breakdown

Maximum available points

Official data
FactorDetail
AgeAssessed against the age threshold in effect at the time of application
DependencyFinancial and, in some cases, situational dependency on the parent
Relationship typeBiological or legally adopted children can both qualify
Presented in the supplied source sequenceReviewed 2026
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A Canadian beginningPreparation creates confidence whether the route is temporary, permanent or family-led.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my child turns older during processing?

Age is generally locked in at the date the application is received (a 'lock-in' date), so processing delays after that point typically don't affect eligibility.

Can I sponsor a stepchild?

In many cases, yes, provided the relationship meets the applicable legal and dependency requirements β€” this is assessed on the specific family situation.

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