The New Definition of a Dependent Child
The Dependent Type | The Scenario | The Fee |
Type 1 | Child under 19 years of age, unmarried and not in a common-law relationship, who is the principal applicant | $75 |
Type 1 | Child under 19 years of age, unmarried and not in a common-law relationship, who is accompanying a parent | $150 |
Type 2 | Child aged 19 years or above, who is unable to be financially self-supporting because of a physical or a mental condition, and who is the principal applicant | $475 |
Type 2 | Child aged 19 years or above, who is unable to be financially self-supporting because of a physical or a mental condition, and who is accompanying a parent | $150 |
The Pre-Regulatory Amendment Definition of a Dependent Child (Applied prior to August 01, 2014 or subject to Transitional Provisions)
The Dependent Type | The Scenario | The Fee |
Type A | Child under 22 years of age, unmarried and not in a common-law relationship, who is the principal applicant | $75 |
Type A | Child under 22 years of age, unmarried and not in a common-law relationship, who is accompanying a parent | $150 |
Type B | Child aged 22 years or above, who is a fulltime student, and who is the principal applicant | $475 |
Type B | Child aged 22 years or above, who is a fulltime student, and who is accompanying a parent | $550 |
Type B | Child aged 22 years or above, who is married or in a common-law relationship, who is accompanying a parent | $550 |
Type C | Child aged 22 years or above, who is unable to be financially self-supporting because of a physical or a mental condition, and who is the principal applicant | $475 |
Type C | Child aged 22 years or above, who is unable to be financially self-supporting because of a physical or a mental condition, and who is accompanying a parent | $150 |
Officers would need to enter any additional details for explanation or clarification for record purposes. They could enter the additional details in the Global Case Management System (GCMS) case notes.
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