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Age on the day they become a permanent resident. Find out if your child qualifies as a dependent child.
The length of undertaking changed on October 24, 2017, to match the new age limit for dependent children. It went from “under 19” to “under 22.”
| Person you sponsor | Length of undertaking in all provinces except Quebec | Length of undertaking in Quebec |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner | 3 years | 3 years |
| Child under 13 years of age | 10 years | 10 years, or until age 18, whichever is longer |
| Child 13 to 19 years old | until age 22 | 3 years, or until age 22, whichever is longer |
| Child over 19 years of age | 3 years | 3 years, or until age 22, whichever is longer |
| Parent or grandparent | 20 years Footnote 3 | 10 years |
| Other relative | 10 years | 10 years |
Length of undertaking for applications received before January 2014 is 10 years.
