ependant(s)
You, the principal applicant must answer each question on behalf of each of your dependant(s).
Note: Remember that all questions in this section are about your dependant. You must include your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, and all of your dependent children, and those of your spouse or common-law partner, who are not already permanent residents or Canadian citizens.
You can add up to five (5) dependants in this form. (IMM 0008) (PDF, 499.53 KB)
To add a new dependant to the application, click the “Add Dependant” button, located at the bottom of the page.
To remove a dependant from the application, click the “Remove Dependant” button.
If you have more than five (5) family members, you must complete the Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) (PDF, 434.37 KB) form for each additional family member in order to include everyone in your application.
Note
Important
You must list all family members in your application for permanent residence, whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not. You must also provide details on family members whose location is unknown (including those missing or presumed dead). If you don’t, you will not be able to sponsor family members at a later date if they are not listed on your application.
Dependant's Personal Details
Questions 1-9
Questions 1 to 9 are identical to the questions you answered for yourself. Refer to the previous instructions to help you answer the questions for your dependant(s).
Question 10
From the list, select your dependant’s relationship to you, the principal applicant:
Adopted Child
Child
Common-law partner
Grandchild
Other
Spouse
Step-Child
Step-Grandchild
Complete if you chose “Other”
Question 11
Check the box to indicate whether or not, your dependant will accompany you to Canada.
If you answered “No”, provide the reason why your dependant is non-accompanying.
Question 12
From the list, select the type of dependant:
Type 1
The dependent is under the age of 19 and single (not married and not in a common-law relationship).
Type 2
The dependent is 19 years of age or older, has been financially dependent on a parent since before the age of 19 due to a physical or mental condition.
The following types of children are for applicants who started an immigration process before August 1st, 2014.
Type A
The dependant is under the age of 22 and single (not married and not in a common-law relationship).
Type B
The dependant has been continuously enrolled in and in attendance as a full‑time student at a post-secondary institution accredited by the relevant government authority and has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent either:
since before the age of 22, or
since marrying or entering into a common-law relationship (if it happened before the age of 22).
Type C
The dependant is 22 years of age or older, has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22, and is unable to provide for himself or herself because of a medical condition.
Additional Dependants/Declaration Form (IMM 0008DEP)
Who must fill out this application form?
This form must be completed by:
You, the principal applicant, on behalf of each of your dependants not included in the Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008).
The questions are the same that you answered for yourself and other dependants on the IMM 0008.
So based on IMM 3999, unless OP is referring to additional family ( dependent children). They wouldn't fill out this form.
