For Children or Other Dependent
Sponsorship for Children
Dependent Child
Under Canadian immigration system, a dependent child is defined as a child who is under the age of 22, and is not married or in a common-law relationship. A child is considered a dependent child if they are full-time students and financially dependent on the parent or if they are unable to support themselves due to a physical or mental condition.
A dependent child can be sponsored under the family sponsorship program. Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their dependent children for permanent residence in Canada. The process for this class of sponsorship involves the sponsor submitting a complete sponsorship application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) along with all the required documents.
In terms of income requirements, the sponsor must meet a minimum income level, as determined by IRCC. The sponsor will have to provide evidence of income, such as the Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency, that they have met the income requirement for the three consecutive years preceding the year of the submission of the application. The sponsor must also demonstrate that they have the ability to financially support their dependent child once they arrive in Canada.
It’s worth noting that the sponsor will be required to sign an undertaking to financially support their dependent child for a period of 10 years, or until the child is no longer a dependent, whichever comes first.
Other Relative
“Other relative” refers to a family member who is not a spouse, common-law partner, dependent child, parent or grandparent, but is still eligible for sponsorship under the Canadian immigration system. The types of other relatives that can be sponsored include:
Siblings, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren who are orphaned, under the age of 18 and not married or in a common-law relationship.
Other relatives who are not otherwise eligible to be sponsored as a spouse, common-law partner, dependent child, parent or grandparent but are not able to support themselves because of a physical or mental condition.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor these other relatives for permanent residence in Canada. The process for this class of sponsorship involves the sponsor submitting a complete sponsorship application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) along with all the required documents.
The sponsor must meet certain income requirements and demonstrate that they have the ability to financially support their relative once they arrive in Canada. It’s also important to note that the process of family sponsorship takes time and can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case.
It’s worth noting that the number of sponsorship applications for other relatives is limited and the process is highly competitive, so not all individuals who are eligible to sponsor their other relatives will ultimately be approved for sponsorship.’