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do i need to declare overage dependents in the generic form?

You say 'overage dependents' - I presume you mean they are your children but not dependents? Usually at 22 and above they are assumed (or deemed) to be independent.

Not in the application form (IMM0008), but you will of course include them in the additional family information form.

Note: they occasionally seem to make a mistake in believing that over-age children will need to be checked with medicals etc. I suggest you include a short letter of explanation that these children are NOT dependent upon you and will not move to Caada with you and that is why they are not on the IMM0008.