My wife received her AIP back in September. We also received a request to get her a new medical and get her passport updated before they could complete the PR process. Realizing that Russian passport could take a few months to receive, we delayed the medical so as to maximize its validity period. During that period of time, she has become pregnant again. Therefore, we can't do the X-ray until after she gives birth.
Reducing this to simple terms, she can't get her PR until likely next November 2012. She has a valid work permit that she received as consequence off the AIP, but it expires when her old passport expires in March 2012.
She would like to get a job and work until she gives birth in July 2012. Can she at that time collect maternity leave? If she collects maternity leave, am I failing to satisfy the requirements of a sponsor?
Obviously, I am trying to maximize our financial position for the arrival of our new family member.
(knocking on wood: NO MISCARRIAGE THIS TIME!)
Yes, if she has worked enough hours to qualify.
Thanks for your reply.
Of course, I also question whether or not she would qualify when she is working under a work permit rather than PR. Has anybody reading this attempted to collect EI or maternity while in Canada temporarily. Clearly, her intent is to be here permanently, though her status will not show that when she applies for maternity benefits.
I looked this up on the service canada website. The answer is vague.
Intent to be here permanently or temporarily will have no bearing on it. The work permit itself was issued because she was sponsored by a spouse which clearly shows intent to become permanent.
Have you advised CIC that she's pregnant and can't do the medical? They often put time limits on it for completion so you must let them know why she can't complete it. She can do a partial and complete it after the baby is born.
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