Posted on: 11-08-09 08:10:30
We received landing papers and passports with immigrant visas. That expires on Oct 22, 2009.
We are going to have baby around mid Sept and so can not land before baby's birth because of health reasons. The baby will be a US citizen.
Can me and my wife land on Canada with our baby before expiration of our visas ? i.e. baby on US passport.
If not, and if they cancel visas, new forms are to be filled, baby's medical happens... How long would it then take to get new visas for me, wife, and baby ?
Yes, you can land before October 22, 2009 with the baby entering Canada as a US citizen. Thereafter , you will have to sponsor the child under family class to get him/her permanent residence in Canada.
Incase you let the visa expire, you will have to apply all over again subject to eligibilty under the current criteria.
Therefore it will be a good idea to become landed before the visa expires
Praveen Kalra
Settlement Worker
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
315-1420 Burnhamthorpe Rd. East
Mississauga, ON. L4X 2Z9
Phone: 905-629-1873 Extn. 244
I called Border security and asked this question to an immigration officer.
He said you must call canadian consulate and add baby to your application. Otherwise, you will face problems at port of entry. It will be considered a fraud to not disclose family information in the application.
My landing date expires on Oct 22, 2009. Canadian consulate will ask for new forms from me, wife, and also baby's medical. Baby is expected to be born in mid sept, so there is no way they will be able to issue fresh visa for baby by Oct 22.
Have you experienced such case in past, and would you recommend trying to land there with baby on US passport....OR delay process
The border guard was correct. You must land with the same family circumstances that were there at the time of your application (without the baby). You will not be able to land after the baby is born, since your family status would change. You cannot postpone your landing date either.
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Originally posted by sxs1004
I called Border security and asked this question to an immigration officer.
He said you must call canadian consulate and add baby to your application. Otherwise, you will face problems at port of entry. It will be considered a fraud to not disclose family information in the application.
My landing date expires on Oct 22, 2009. Canadian consulate will ask for new forms from me, wife, and also baby's medical. Baby is expected to be born in mid sept, so there is no way they will be able to issue fresh visa for baby by Oct 22.
Have you experienced such case in past, and would you recommend trying to land there with baby on US passport....OR delay process
One more question. WIll appreciate your response....
Can I travel on my own before Oct 22 without baby and wife...
I can then file sponsorship for baby and wife later...Is that a valid option ??
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Originally posted by sxs1004
One more question. WIll appreciate your response....
Can I travel on my own before Oct 22 without baby and wife...
I can then file sponsorship for baby and wife later...Is that a valid option ??
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Not knowing the state of affairs and your Doctor's views and opinions, I will not venture into any advice on travels for your wife.
BUT.... If you both, perchance, can travel now in August and establish the Canadian PR issue, then, there are other possibilities for which you already know the answers. (AMTRACK)
Also, some of the CBSA agents will tell you that you all three can travel too. Because you two have the right of entry with COPR and if you have a US Passport for the baby, can enter for a period of six months and then apply from with in. It is a decision that is of a discretionary in nature and left to individuals. But I am not the Johnny on the Spot.
What can you do?...
Freddie.
EDIT: Yes you can do that.. Get your PR now, before the 22nd OCT 2009, and then your wife later( date?) and then sponsor the Child. F
