Who QualifiesDependent ChildrenUnder 22, or dependent by disability
Processing Time12 – 24 MonthsVaries by country
Gov't FeeCAD $150+Per child (+ RPRF on approval)
ResultPermanent ResidencyChild becomes Canadian PR
Bring Your Children to Canada — Permanently
Sponsoring a dependent child is one of the most important immigration applications a parent can make. Age eligibility must be confirmed carefully, and the application must be complete and accurate — errors can delay or jeopardize your child's future in Canada. We handle every aspect with the care and precision this application deserves.
Eligibility & Key Information
Requirements and what you need to know before applying
Eligibility Requirements
Sponsor is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, 18+ years old
Child is under 22 years of age and unmarried (or dependent by disability)
Children 22+ may qualify if financially dependent due to physical or mental condition
Child has not been separated from the family definition (once included, must be included)
Sponsor is not under a removal order or sponsorship bar
Child has no serious inadmissibility issues
Important Age & Status Rules
Child must be under 22 at time of application AND approval
Age is locked at time of application (lock-in rule)
Full-time students under 22 may qualify in some cases
Married or common-law children under 22 do NOT qualify
Children with physical/mental disability may qualify over 22
Adopted children may qualify — additional requirements apply
What You're Getting
End-to-end support from assessment to approval
Eligibility Confirmation
We confirm the child meets the definition of "dependent child" — age, student status, and any disability-based exceptions.
Complete Application Prep
We prepare all forms for both sponsor and child — IMM schedules, relationship proof, child's documents, and birth certificates.
Travel & Immigration History
We review the child's immigration status, travel history, and any prior applications that may affect this sponsorship.
Medical Exam Coordination
We advise on the child's required medical exam and coordinate with approved panel physicians in the child's country of residence.
IRCC Representation
We manage all IRCC communications, respond to requests for additional information, and track processing status.
Landing Guidance
After approval, we guide the landing process — COPR validation, port-of-entry requirements, and PR Card application for the child.
How We Work With You
A clear step-by-step process from start to approval
01
Age & Status Verification
We confirm the child's eligibility — age calculation, student status, marital status, and any disability factors.
02
Document Collection
We provide a complete checklist — birth certificates, passport, photos, school records, medical exam guidance, and sponsor proof.
03
Application Assembly
We prepare all IRCC forms for sponsor and child, review every document, and assemble the complete package.
04
Medical Exam Guidance
We advise on the required medical exam and coordinate with approved panel physicians in the child's country.
05
Submission & Tracking
We submit the complete application and monitor status — notifying you of any IRCC requests or interview requirements.
06
Approval & Landing
After approval, we guide the COPR landing process, port-of-entry briefing, and PR Card application for the child.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees — what you see is what you pay
Professional Service Fee
USD
1,200
base fee / applicant
Dependent Child Sponsorship — Complete Handling
Multiple children (per additional child)+ USD 300
Complex file / prior refusal+ USD 400
Adopted child (additional requirements)Separate quote
Government fees: CAD $150 per child (under 22) — paid to IRCC. Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) of CAD $515 due upon approval if child is 22 or older. Medical exam costs are separate and vary by country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this service
Dependent children must be under 22 years old at both the time of application AND at the time the final decision is made. The lock-in rule applies at the application stage.
Yes — if the child is already in Canada on a valid status (student or visitor), we can file an inland sponsorship. We assess the best route during consultation.
The age is locked at the date the application is received by IRCC — as long as the child was under 22 when the application was submitted, they remain eligible.
Yes, but adopted child sponsorship has additional requirements — the adoption must be legally finalized and meet both Canadian and provincial standards. We handle adoption-specific cases.
Yes — all PR applicants, including children, must complete an immigration medical exam with an IRCC-approved panel physician.