We are trying to find out how to register our newborn child as citizen of Canada. Form CIT0006 seems to be what we need to fill out, but the processing time for this seems to be very long! It is my understanding that we can still cross the border as the child is also US citizen by birth and doesn't require any travelling documents.
- Can our newborn cross the border and we then apply for proof of citizenship from within the country?
- Will this be any issues for me upon landing as I don't have a proof of Canadian citizenship for my child?
hi,
it's much better to have a smooth travel by the time you want to land in canada..I strongly suggest to get your child a proof of citizenship from your country if you really plan to have your child in the USA. As far as i know, you cannot get that inside canada or across the border, because that needs to be process. The child will be a canadian citizen anyway no matter what because of your wife is canadian. it's just another paper work has to be done. I guess you have to think about again the birth plan of your child, since you have the ideas already...or you can land first and go back to USA for a visit, if the baby in her belly would permit you to go back there. coz who knows she might give birth on the road..pregnancy can be induce sometimes in a bumpy road or by long travel,you should include that in your plans as well...CONGRATSSS by the way
