🍁 In Simple Terms
Adults applying for a permanent resident card must sign their own application. Teenagers aged 14 to 17 must sign along with a parent or legal guardian. Children under 14 have a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult sign on their behalf.
Affects: Foreign nationals and permanent residents in Canada
Legal Text — IRPR Regulation 57
(2)(2) The application of a child who is 14 years of age or more but less than 18 years of age must be signed by the applicant and one of their parents unless
(3)(3) The application of a child who is less than 14 years of age must be signed by one of their parents unless
In Practice
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Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPR r. 57 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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