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Family Sponsorship
Dependent Child Sponsorship
Sponsor your biological, adopted, or de-facto child for PR.
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Overview
About Dependent Child Sponsorship
Canadian citizens and PRs can sponsor dependent children under 22 (or 22+ if dependent due to disability) for Permanent Residence. International adoptions and de-facto dependents are also covered.
Eligibility
- Child is under 22 and unmarried (or qualifies as over-age dependent)
- Sponsor is 18+, Canadian citizen or PR
- Proof of parent-child relationship
Documents
- Sponsor and applicant forms, relationship evidence, financial documents, identity documents, police checks, medicals
Why SkyPod
Why Choose SkyPod for Dependent Child Sponsorship
The difference between approval and refusal is preparation. Here's what every SkyPod client gets — no exceptions.
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Immigration services overseen by a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant in good standing with CICC.
5,000+ Cases Handled
Deep, current expertise across Express Entry, PNP, work, study, family and refusals.
Transparent Flat Fees
One quoted price, disclosed up front. No hourly billing, no hidden surprises.
Refusal-Recovery Depth
GCMS notes, PFL/ADR responses and reconsideration when needed.
Multilingual Support
English · Punjabi · Hindi · Urdu · Gujarati — consultations in the language you think in.
24-Hour Response SLA
Every inquiry receives a team review and a written next step within one business day.
Our Process
How We Handle Your File — Step by Step
1
Eligibility Assessment
immigration consultant review of your profile against current program requirements.
2
Document Assembly
We collect, translate where needed, and quality-check every document.
3
Application Submission
Submitted with comprehensive cover letter and supporting LOEs.
4
Decision & Next Steps
We monitor your file, respond to IRCC requests, and plan the follow-up step.
What Officers Look At
Important Factors That Can Affect This Application
- The child meeting the definition of a dependent child, including age and dependency rules.
- Documents proving the parent–child relationship, such as birth certificates or adoption records.
- Custody and consent from the other parent where applicable.
- Admissibility of the child, including medical requirements.
How SkyPod Helps
Our Value-Add
RCIC-Led Strategy
A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) oversees your immigration strategy and application preparation end-to-end.
Document Quality Control
Every form, letter of explanation, and supporting document is reviewed against current IRCC officer guidelines before submission.
Refusal Recovery Experience
If your file is refused, our PFL/ADR and reconsideration network steps in immediately to protect your status and timeline.
Client Stories
Real Outcomes from Real Clients
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"Awesome experience. The only reason that I proceeded with the super visa application for my mother is because of the confidence they gave me. Reliable, transparent, very responsive."
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"I had a great experience with SkyPod. They were very helpful and guided me at every step. Thanks to their support, I received my study permit successfully."
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cut-off age?▾
22 at the time the sponsorship is locked in (most cases).
Can I sponsor an adopted child?▾
Yes — through international adoption or citizenship-grant process depending on the case.
Do I need to prove income?▾
Only when sponsoring children who themselves have children.
What if the other parent doesn't consent?▾
Custody/consent documents are required; we navigate complex custody scenarios.
Can my child work after PR?▾
Yes — full rights as a Canadian PR.
Is DNA testing required?▾
Only when documentary evidence is insufficient.
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