What is Custodians ?
Children 17 years of age or less travelling to Canada to study without a parent or legal guardian must be in the care of a responsible adult in Canada. This person is the custodian. The parents or legal guardians in the country of origin and the custodian in Canada must complete a notarized Custodianship Declaration (IMM 5646) (PDF, 1.02 MB). Pages 1 and 2 of the form are required when submitting the application.
Minor children between 17 years of age and the age of majority in the province or territory (18 or 19 years old) where they intend to study, may need a custodian at the discretion of an immigration officer.