Canada Dependent Visa

How to Get a Canada Dependent Visa from Thailand

The Canada Dependent Child Visa is a category under the Canada Dependent Visa. It was designed for Canadian parents or permanent residents living in Canada who wish to bring their legal children to Canada and have them obtain permanent residency.

Canada Dependent Visa Requirements

To sponsor a Canada Dependent Visa, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada
• Be able to prove that you can provide for the basic needs of your child
• Be able to prove your relationship with your child, either by a birth or adoption certificate
• Must not be receiving income assistance, except for reasons of disability
• Must not have a history of previously sponsoring someone else and not providing the necessary support
• Must not be under immigration investigation
• Meet the income criteria
• Have no criminal record

You will also be required to sign an agreement that states you will provide for the basic needs of your child such as housing, clothing, food, and medical expenses not provided in the public health system. This agreement will hold you responsible for 10 consecutive years if the child is under 22 years old or until they reach 25 years old, whichever comes first. However, if the child is over 22 years old, you will be held responsible for 3 years.

Alongside this, your child will need to meet the following requirements to be eligible for a Canadian Child Visa. They must:

• Be under 22 years old
• Be the biological or adopted child of the sponsor (you)
• Not be married or in a common-law relationship
• Be approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to receive a visa

If your child is over the age requirement, they may be considered for the visa if:

• They have depended on your and your partner’s financial support before the age of 22, OR
• They suffer from a physical or mental condition that prevents them from being able to support themselves

Canada Dependent Visa Application Process from Thailand

The Canada Dependent Visa can be applied for from Thailand. The application process is as follows:

• You, the sponsor, must prepare your application to sponsor your child
• You, on your child’s behalf, or your child must apply for permanent residence
• Arrange for a biometrics collection for yourself and your child at the Canadian Visa Application Center (VAC) operated by VFS Global, a government contractor
• Pay the biometric and application fees
• Your child will then need to provide the following:
  • Medical exams
  • Police certificates
  • Biometrics
• Submit your online application as the sponsor that:
  • Has answers to all the necessary questions
  • Has been electronically signed by the sponsor (you)
  • Includes the processing fee receipt
  • Has all the supporting documents uploaded along with it
• The Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Mississauga, Ontario, will review your sponsorship form if your child is outside of Canada. However, if your child is within Canada, the CPC in Edmonton, Alberta, will review your sponsorship form
• Once you’ve been confirmed as an eligible sponsor, your child’s application for permanent residency will be forwarded to the relevant Canadian visa office

It is important to note that the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok does not accept applications for immigration to Canada. Instead, the application for permanent residence in Canada will be processed by the Regional Processing Centre at the Canadian High Commission in Singapore.

Contact Siam Legal International

If you are looking to sponsor your child and bring them over to Canada to settle down together as a family, retain the services of Siam Legal International. As a full-service law firm and visa consultancy in Thailand with over 20 years of experience in helping clients from all around the world enter Canada, we are more than qualified and equipped with the right skills to help you through this difficult time. With our help, you will have all the necessary documents gathered and submitted on your and your child’s behalf, as we maximize your chances of approval and ensure a swift and smooth process to the next chapter of your life together in Canada.

Should you have any further questions regarding the Canadian Dependent Child Visa or any other type of Canada visa, do not hesitate to contact Siam Legal.

Our services in helping you obtain a Canada Dependent Visa include:

• A consultation with our Canadian Immigration Specialist
• A full review of your personal, financial, and employment history to determine eligibility
• Assistance with collecting and preparing all the necessary documents
• A consultant to liaise with the Canadian Processing Centre in Singapore
• Assistance with the police report
• Assistance with medical check-ups
• Submission of your visa application to the proper government agencies
• Expert advice on how to handle yourself during the interview (if required)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Dependent Visa

Will my child have the right to work and study in Canada after obtaining permanent residency in Canada?

Yes, your child will have the right to work and study in Canada after receiving their Canadian Dependent Child Visa.

What happens if my child turns 22 after applying for the Canada Dependent Child Visa?

The IRCC "locks" the information in the application, so it will not change no matter how long the process takes. This means that your child turning 22 after applying for the visa will not affect their chance of approval.

What are the processing times for Canada Dependent Child Visa sponsorships?

The processing times will vary depending on your child’s country of origin or residence. Even so, the processing times normally take around 12 months or longer to complete.

Is there a minimum income requirement to sponsor a Dependent Child Visa?

For a child visa, generally no. However, if your dependent child has dependent children of their own, you as the sponsor must meet the minimum necessary income for the size of your family unit, as determined by Canadian Immigration.