aja424

Hi guys,
I am currently looking to secure a job on a Temporary work permit. Then looking at becoming perminant.
Looks like I won't be able to include my 21 year old step-son on the visa, is this correct or am I missing something?

Aviator

You are quite correct, you cannot.

christmasoompa

Yep, Aviator is right, he's too old and not considered a 'dependent child' so can't be included in any visa app you make. Unless he's dependent on you because of a 'physical or mental condition'? That's the only way he would qualify.

HTH.

magnumpi

I hate this rule, when u can bring a grandparent over but not your imidiate family.

Aviator

However then he would have to be included in the application and pass a medical, which could in itself be a barrier.

plasticcanuck

What do you consider imidiate(sic) family? The OP probably has no blood relationship to his adult step-son.

magnumpi

Son/daughter however they became son daughter. Adoption is as valid as by birth IMO

Aviator

However the OP stated 'adult step son', not adopted son, which is quite different. Legally, they are quite different.

aja424

Step-son is almost 21. No blood relationship but brought him up since he was 4 and always treated as my own.
Currently he is in a relationship and not living at home, but relationship appears turbulent and would have loved to include him, or at the very least have peace of mind that we could bring him out go Canada at a later date.
Gutted.

Siouxie

Don't lose hope. There's a (small) chance that legislation on the maximum age may be changed.

Changes to the Maximum Age in the Definition of Dependent Child

Although if he was in a relationship at the time of application, he would not be classed as a dependent even if they did change the age back to 22.

If all else failed, your step-son could apply for an International Experience Canada 2 year open work permit, then providing he was granted one he could possibly find a way to remain permanently.