dependent children over 22 years of age

[rjessome]

Hello everyone,

I have a question about this dependent child over 22 years old. If you could clarify me about this, I would really appreciate it.

I sponsored my mom and I submitted my application last 2008. At that time, my 2 brothers' aged 18 and 22 so include them as dependents of my mom. I included them to my apllication. Now, I received a letter from the immigration asking for addtional documents.

In IMM008 form, asked what type of dependent is my brother. My other brother is now 25 years old, can I put Type A even he is not. I was so confused. If I will put him as a type A dependant , Should I be in trouble and reject my application.

Please if someone could clarify and help me with this, please help!Thanks

Your brother who was 22 when you applied was not a dependant child (according to the definition) unless he was enrolled full time in school and remains a full time student. Your application will probably not be refused but your oldest brother may have to be removed from it unless he is STILL a full time student.

 

[h.mht.1991]

Dependent children can be many things:

Exemple 1) must be under 22 and unmarried on the date the application for sponsorship is submitted (and still unmarried on the date the child lands in Canada)

Exemple 2) can be of any age or marital status and a continuously enrolled full-time student, who is financially dependent on his or her parents since before the age of 22 (or since becoming a spouse or common-law partner, if this happened before 22

Exemple 3) Is financially dependent on a parent since before the age of 22 because of a disability.

Students who interrupt their full-time studies for less than one year in total and remain financially dependent upon their parents during that time will still be considered "dependent children".

As long as they all fall in one of those 3 categories, you should be OK.

Hi,

That’s so important for me to find the answer, previously thankful for helping.
What is the exact definition of a dependent child who is eligible to be sponsored? The definition of immigration site for children over 22 is not clear.
I worked for a few years after 22, but always supported by family for housing. I’ve been unable to work for some time due to mental condition and mom supports me. Am I eligible to be sponsored by her? Mother & two brothers are in Canada & father is deceased.


Thanks in advance

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi,

That’s so important for me to find the answer, previously thankful for helping.
What is the exact definition of a dependent child who is eligible to be sponsored? The definition of immigration site for children over 22 is not clear.
I worked for a few years after 22, but always supported by family for housing. I’ve been unable to work for some time due to mental condition and mom supports me. Am I eligible to be sponsored by her? Mother & two brothers are in Canada & father is deceased.


Thanks in advance

Definition is clear. How old are you? Are you over 22? If so, Your mother and brothers cannot sponsor you. How did they get PR if you did not.