
Regardless of the length of time you are in Canada, you will need a medical exam if you wish to work in one of the following fields: Refers to children of dependent children of the applicant and those of the spouse or common-law partner, if applicable. If your child’s age was locked in on or before October 23, 2017, a previous definition of dependent children may apply.

Not sure if your child is a dependant? Check if your child qualifies by answering a few questions.

With the exception of age, dependants must continue to meet these requirements until we finish processing your application.


This can be shown with evidence that the couple share the same home, support each other financially and emotionally, have children together, or present themselves in public as a couple.Ĭommon-law partners who have been in a conjugal relationship for at least one year but are unable to live together or appear in public together because of legal restrictions in their home country or who have been separated for reasons beyond their control (for example, civil war or armed conflict) may still qualify and should be included on the application. A conjugal relationship exists when there is a significant degree of commitment between two people. Refers to a person who is living in a conjugal relationship with another person (opposite or same gender), and has done so continuously for a period of at least one year.
