Sponsoring Your Dependent Child Sponsoring your dependent child is an option for Canadians who have obtained a status for themselves and who seek to be reunited with their dependents abroad. Eligible permanent residents and Canadian Citizens who qualify to sponsor may [...]

For purposes of in-Canada processing, accompanying dependent children are children listed on the application who are applying for permanent residence and: reside in Canada; or reside outside Canada but will join the applicant if permanent resident status is received. Dependent Children Living Outside [...]