Planning your application
A child's sponsorship application needs a clear record of identity, family relationships and the sponsor's circumstances. Custody arrangements and the role of any other parent can add important documentation questions.
How Value Visa can help
We help review the family history, identify documents that need explanation and organize sponsor and applicant information. Tell us about custody orders, adoption, changes in family circumstances or previous applications at the beginning of the review.
Your review is specific to your circumstances. We explain the proposed work and confirm fees in writing before beginning. Government fees are separate.
Documents to discuss
Bring the records you already have to the consultation. This starting list does not replace the personalized checklist for your application.
- Child's passport and birth records
- Sponsor's status and relationship evidence
- Custody, consent or adoption documents, where relevant
- Previous family immigration applications
For the initial inquiry, describe your situation and deadlines. Ask us how to share sensitive documents before emailing identity or financial records.
Current official guidance
Requirements, fees and processing information can change. Use the official instructions alongside advice about your own circumstances.
Read the relevant IRCC guidance (opens in a new tab)Frequently asked questions
Is every child eligible under the dependent child category?
Eligibility depends on the category's requirements and the child's circumstances. We review the applicable definition and evidence before recommending a sponsorship application.
What will a consultation cover?
We discuss your goal, immigration history and the documents available, identify questions that need further review and explain the scope of assistance. Fees are confirmed in writing before work begins; government fees are separate.
Can Value Visa guarantee approval or a processing date?
No. IRCC makes immigration decisions, and processing times can change. We help prepare a complete, consistent application and explain the next steps without promising an outcome.