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MJ45K

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Feb 2, 2017
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I arrived in Canada 3 month ago. Me and my mom were sponsored by my brother. At the time of application i was a dependent. Since it took like 10 years to finish with a lots of hiccups in the middle i am now 26. I have my PR card now.
My question is am i a dependant or independent
 

Bs65

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MJ45K said:
I arrived in Canada 3 month ago. Me and my mom were sponsored by my brother. At the time of application i was a dependent. Since it took like 10 years to finish with a lots of hiccups in the middle i am now 26. I have my PR card now.
My question is am i a dependant or independent
an independant PR as far as no longer being a dependant of your mother given you are 26 and even if the old 22 age rule was in place you would no longer be a dependant.
 

xpressentry

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If you are a permanent resident, you are independent.
 

Rob_TO

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MJ45K said:
My question is am i a dependant or independent
For what reason would you need this for?
 

xpressentry

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Reasons: he is a permanent resident and not any dependent status and he is 26 years old.
 

Bs65

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xpressentry said:
Reasons: he is a permanent resident and not any dependent status and he is 26 years old.
true but still doesnt answer why a 26 year old needs to ask the question in the first place if the OP wants to share, maybe is just curiosity or looking to still be clasified as a dependant for some other reason.