2017年10月24日起，加拿大移民部将对现行随行子女19周岁的限制重新改回 22 周岁，注意是 “under 22” ，这对很多投资移民和雇主担保移民是好消息。
这也是加拿大自由党上台后对移民政策承诺的又一次兑现，上次是夫妻团聚移民条件绿卡解除。
全推翻，上一任白干：
Changes to Regulations Will See Age Increased for Dependent Child
News Release
From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
May 3, 2017—Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada has published regulatory changes to increase the maximum age of a dependent child which will allow more families to stay together. This change showcases the Government’s commitment to family reunification.
The new age limit of “under 22” will come into effect this fall, on October 24, 2017, raising it from the current “under 19” requirement. The increased age will apply to new applications for all immigration programs under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, including for refugees. Children who are 22 years of age or older and who rely on their parents due to a physical or mental health condition will continue to be considered dependent children.
A higher age limit will have more positive social and cultural impacts by keeping families together. It will also better address humanitarian and safety concerns by enabling more family members of refugees to qualify as dependants. Increasing the age limit will also help to enhance Canada’s economy by making it a destination of choice for skilled immigrants who want to keep their families together.
Family reunification is a key immigration commitment of the Government of Canada. The Government has made a number of important changes to uphold this commitment. Regulations were recently published to eliminate the conditional permanent residence measure in recognition that most marriages are genuine and to reduce the vulnerability of spouses in the immigration program. Access to the parent and grandparent program was improved with changes to the 2017 application process to make it fairer and more transparent. In 2016, the number of parent and grandparent sponsorship applications accepted each year for intake was doubled to 10 000 applications, and the Government announced processing times for most sponsored spouses and partners would be reduced to 12 months.
Quotes
“Raising the age of dependants lets more families stay together. This will bring economic and social gains to our country as it enhances our attractiveness as a destination of choice for immigrants and refugees.”
– The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Quick Facts
- The change is consistent with the global socioeconomic trend for children to stay home longer, including to pursue their post-secondary education. The change would allow older immigrant children, aged 19 to 21, to study in Canada thereby boosting the pool of applicants from which Canadian post-secondary schools can draw talented students. Upon graduation, these individuals would be equipped with a Canadian education and be able to contribute to Canada’s economy.
- A higher age for dependants better aligns with two of the main objectives of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which are to see that families are reunited in Canada, and support the self-sufficiency and social and economic well-being of refugees through family reunification.
Canada to benefit economically and socially by increasing the age of dependants
Backgrounder
From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Immigrants select countries based on a number of considerations, including whether families can stay together when they emigrate. The Government of Canada’s commitment to family reunification recognizes that when immigrant and refugee families are able to remain together, their integration into Canada and their ability to work and contribute to their communities improve.
A higher age for dependants better aligns with two of the main objectives of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act which are to see that families are reunited in Canada, and to support the self-sufficiency and social and economic well-being of refugees through family reunification.
The definition of a dependent child in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations is used to determine whether a child is eligible to immigrate as a family member of the principal applicant in all immigration and refugee programs, or may be sponsored as a principal applicant through the family class.
Currently, the age limit of a dependent child according to the Regulations is “under 19”. The higher age limit of “under 22” will come into force on October 24, 2017 when the regulatory change will be formally implemented. The new higher age limit will apply to permanent residence applications received on or after this date. For applicants who submitted a permanent residence application between August 1, 2014, and October 23, 2017, the current “under 19” definition of a dependent child applies.
Once the regulatory change comes into force, those who have a dependent child who meet the new “under 22” definition can sponsor him/her under the family class. Dependants who are 22 years of age or older and who are unable to support themselves due to a physical or mental condition would continue to be eligible as a dependant. If someone has a pending application for permanent residence, and had listed their dependant (who was under 22 years of age at the time they applied) on their application, they may contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to request that the child be processed for permanent residence as a dependant under humanitarian and compassionate grounds. Applicants who wish to do this should be aware that processing times on their application will be affected.
A higher age limit is consistent with the global socioeconomic trend for children to stay home longer, including to pursue post-secondary education. The increased age will allow older immigrant children, aged 19 to 21, to study in Canada and boost the pool of post-secondary students for Canadian universities and colleges, as well as the pool of employees once these individuals graduate with a Canadian education, and contribute to Canada’s economy.
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