

Your child or the child of your spouse or common-law partner can be considered a dependent child if that child meets the requirements below on the lock-in date: They don’t have a spouse or common-law partnerĬhildren 22 years old or older qualify as dependants if they meet both of these requirements.They have depended on their parents for financial support since before the age of 22, and.They are unable to financially support themselves because of a mental or physical condition.

With the exception of age, dependants must continue to meet these requirements until we finish processing your application. Not sure if your child is a dependant? Check if your child qualifies by answering a few questions. If your child’s age was locked in on or before October 23, 2017, a previous definition of dependent children may apply. Dependent child of a dependent child Refers to children of dependent children of the applicant and those of the spouse or common-law partner, if applicable.
