Qualifying child Age: Be under age 19 or under 24 if a full-time student, or any age if permanently and totally disabled. Residency: Live with you for more than half the year, with some exceptions. Support: Get more than half their financial support from you.
The child must be: (a) under age 19 at the end of the year and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly), (b) under age 24 at the end of the year, a full- time student, and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly), or (c) any age if permanently and totally disabled.
Who are qualified as dependents? Legitimate spouse who is not a member; Child or children - legitimate, legitimated, acknowledged and illegitimate (as appearing in birth certificate) adopted or stepchild or stepchildren below 21 years of age, unmarried and unemployed.
Proof of sufficient and assured income to sustain self and the dependant. Documentary Proof of any other condition leading to dependency e.g. Medical condition, disability, age among others. A valid copy of permit for those applicants holding a work permit (at least six months prior to date of application).
Your child, grandchild, brother, or sister under the age of 18 (over 18 qualifies if the dependant is physically or mentally impaired)
What are the requirements for a Dependant Visa in the UK? Prove their Identity. Prove their relationship to the main applicant; Intend to live with their sponsor in the UK for the duration of their visa; Have enough funds to support themselves without public funds (i.e. benefits).
The child must be: (a) under age 19 at the end of the year and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly), (b) under age 24 at the end of the year, a full- time student, and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly), or (c) any age if permanently and totally disabled.
Important: Do not report your child's income (e.g., T4, T4A, T4A(P), or T5 slips) on your own tax return. When your child should file their own tax return: Earned income: Filing is beneficial even with low income.
Ing to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) definition, a dependent child is one who is below the age of 22 and is not married or in a common-law relationship.