Can I sponsor my child if they are over 22 years old?

Children aged 22 or older can still qualify as dependents in limited circumstances. Both conditions must be met: the child is unable to be financially self-supporting because of a physical or mental condition, and they have been financially dependent on a parent since before they turned 22.

These 'over-age dependents' must be documented carefully, as IRCC will look for evidence of the ongoing dependency and the medical condition. This is different from the standard under-22 child sponsorship, so applicants should be prepared to provide medical and financial supporting documents.