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你看看dependent的定义,网上那个guide有 9 u1 ]7 c; E: i4 qDependent childrenRefers to the children of the applicant and those of the spouse or common-law partner, if applicable.! t. |5 [) K3 b3 U {" D
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under the age of 19 and not have a spouse or common-law partner, or 8 D5 x& h4 m' I19 years of age or older and unable to be financially self-sufficient since before the age of 19 due to a physical or mental condition.