Parent/Grand parent sponsorship & dependents

[Turbo2000]

Good day,

Can grand children be considered as DEPENDENTS under the parent /grand parent sponsorship assuming there are minors.
Thank you in advance for you feedback.

 

[Rob_TO]

Good day,

Can grand children be considered as DEPENDENTS under the parent /grand parent sponsorship assuming there are minors.
Thank you in advance for you feedback.

Only if the parents of grandkids are also dependents (aged 21 and under).
If your own kids are not dependents, then your grandkids can't be dependents or included in the app.

 

[Turbo2000]

Only if the parents of grandkids are also dependents (aged 21 and under).
If your own kids are not dependents, then your grandkids can't be dependents or included in the app.

Ok I see. What if their parents are deceased and they are fully under the care of their grand mother ?

 

[Rob_TO]

Ok I see. What if their parents are deceased and they are fully under the care of their grand mother ?

I believe if both parents are deceased and children under age 22 are under legal custody of grandparents, then they can be included as dependents/orphans. Though not entirely sure on this.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I believe if both parents are deceased and children under age 22 are under legal custody of grandparents, then they can be included as dependents/orphans. Though not entirely sure on this.

I would agree, provided it is full legal custody and not a de facto situation, i.e. the grandparent was named the legal guardian in the will or was granted custody through the courts.