Family Visas Canada
Dependent Child(ren) Visa Canada
As part of Canada's aim to foster family reunification, the Dependent Children visa allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are living in Canada to apply to sponsor their or their partner's dependent or adopted children.
Sponsors must be able to show that their children are still dependent upon them and/or the various requirements relating to the adoption of the children have been met. Once granted, dependent children will be given permanent residence and the right to join their sponsoring parent(s) in Canada.
AssessmentDependent Child(ren) Visa Basic Requirements
In order to apply for the Dependent Child(ren) visa, prospective sponsor(s) must show that the children they are sponsoring are financially dependent on them and in most cases continuously enrolled and in full-time studies at accredited educational institutions. Alternatively, they must be children who have been adopted or are in the process of being adopted. The sponsor parent must sign an undertaking to provide for the dependent child(ren)'s needs for the longer period of 10 years or until the child turns 25 years of age, whichever comes first.
AssessmentDependent Child(ren) Visa Entitlements
Any dependent children, who are granted permanent residence under the Family Class, will have the right to live, work and study in Canada indefinitely. Permanent residents can access Canada's unique government-funded health care, subsidized education, language training programs and assistance for finding employment. Additional benefits of Canadian permanent residence include eligibility for Canada Pension Plan Benefits, Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement and the option to participate in retirement plans such as Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP). Together with the many freedoms associated with permanent residence is the ability to apply for Canadian citizenship.
AssessmentDependent Child(ren) Visa Processing Time and Costs
| Our Fees | |
|---|---|
| Advanced Migration Service** | US$399 |
| Premium Migration Service*** | US$2499 |
| Government Fees and Processing Times | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | C$150 - C$254 |
| Partner Application Fee | n/a |
| Dependents Application Fee | n/a |
| Processing Time | 68 to 93 Months |
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Spousal Visa
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Common-Law Partner Visa
The Common-Law Partner visa permits eligible same and opposite sex partners who have been living together to establish their home in Canada. -
Conjugal Partner Visa
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A Parental and Grandparental visa allows parents and grand-parents to be sponsored by their Canadian children and grandchildren to live in Canada -
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The Remaining Relative visa is designed to reunite applicants with their extended relatives in Canada, who have no living close family relatives in Canada or abroad. -
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