PR entering Canada with a newborn that was not included in the initial PR application

[fissler]

Hi there,

I am planning to enter Canada (as PR) with a newborn that was never included in the initial PR application submitted a few years ago.

3 questions:
Any difficulties/situations I might face when entering the country with a newborn?
At what point I am able to sponsor my kid for Canadian PR?
Before my kid becomes a Canadian PR, can they get any healthcare/childcare benefits (if any)?

Thanks very much in advance.

 

[armoured]

Very important - are you already a PR? Was the baby born before you landed?

 

[fissler]

Very important - are you already a PR? Was the baby born before you landed?

Thanks for your reply.
Yes I am already a PR
Yes the baby was born in the last 12 months
Keen to hear your opinion and advice.

 

[scylla]

Thanks for your reply.
Yes I am already a PR
Yes the baby was born in the last 12 months
Keen to hear your opinion and advice.

Answers still aren't clear.

Was the baby born before or after you landed and became a PR?

 

[fissler]

Answers still aren't clear.

Was the baby born before or after you landed and became a PR?

Thanks. I should say my PR application was submitted, approved and activated a few years before the baby was born.
In the next 12 months, I am planning to enter Canada as a PR with a newborn.

 

[scylla]

Thanks. I should say my PR application was submitted and approved a few years before the baby was born.

In that case you are fine to enter Canada with the baby as long as the baby has the required visa to enter (e.g., eTA, TRV, US passport).

You can sponsor your baby for PR immediately after you return to Canada as long as you meet the residency requirement.

Generally speaking, babies in this situation do not qualify for health care coverage until they have actually been approved for PR. You should take out private insurance to cover emergencies and plan to pay for any non-emergency care out of pocket.

 

[fissler]

In that case you are fine to enter Canada with the baby as long as the baby has the required visa to enter (e.g., eTA, TRV, US passport).

You can sponsor your baby for PR immediately after you return to Canada as long as you meet the residency requirement.

Generally speaking, babies in this situation do not qualify for health care coverage until they have actually been approved for PR. You should take out private insurance to cover emergencies and plan to pay for any non-emergency care out of pocket.

Thanks for your patience and your reply.

The twist here is because of COVID, I haven't met the residency requirements (if I am reading this correctly). In other words, I haven't lived in Canada for at least 2 years out of the 5 years. Does it mean I will need to first meet the residency requirements (i.e. living in Canada for 2 years) before I can sponsor the baby?

TIA

 

[scylla]

Thanks for your patience and your reply.

The twist here is because of COVID, I haven't met the residency requirements (if I am reading this correctly). In other words, I haven't lived in Canada for at least 2 years out of the 5 years. Does it mean I will need to first meet the residency requirements (i.e. living in Canada for 2 years) before I can sponsor the baby?

TIA

Yes, you need to live in Canada long enough to meet the residency requirement before you can safely sponsor the child. If you do it earlier, you may put your own PR status at risk.

 

[fissler]

Yes, you need to live in Canada long enough to meet the residency requirement before you can safely sponsor the child. If you do it earlier, you may put your own PR status at risk.

Thanks again

 

[armoured]

Thanks for your patience and your reply.

The twist here is because of COVID, I haven't met the residency requirements (if I am reading this correctly). In other words, I haven't lived in Canada for at least 2 years out of the 5 years. Does it mean I will need to first meet the residency requirements (i.e. living in Canada for 2 years) before I can sponsor the baby?

TIA

How long have you been out of Canada since you landed and became a PR? Total days outside of Canada is what is needed.

 

[fissler]

How long have you been out of Canada since you landed and became a PR? Total days outside of Canada is what is needed.

Just over 3 years

 

[scylla]

Just over 3 years

Yeah - so you need to live for 2 years in Canada before you can safely submit the sponsorship application.

 

[armoured]

Just over 3 years

Too bad, had you kept your time out of Canada below three years (1095 days), you would still be compliant.