American Wife is Pregnant. Must I Inform CIC?

[backcountry]

My American wife is pregnant, due in December, 2012. Our application was sent March 19th, tracking number says it arrived March 21st, 2012, so I'm not yet approved to sponsor her. She's here on a six month Visitor's Record, expires in October.

Couple of questions:

Must I inform CIC of the pregnancy?

Our child will, of course, be a Canadian Citizen by birth, as the child will be born in Canada if the extension is granted when we apply for it, which we're hoping to do once we receive Sponsorship Approval, which we hope is within the next 2 or 3 weeks, as we're already sitting at 71 days since we sent it in.

We were hoping to travel to the States in October. If we're granted the extension on her Visitor's Record, could she be denied entry back into Canada even with the VR?

Would her then very visible pregnancy be a liability at the border crossing? In other words, would they try to keep her from birthing in Canada?

Thanks for any input!

 

[DoubleA]

I only know that you must inform the CIC of any changes once they happen. Once your wife gives birth, inform the CIC. I don't believe you have to prior to the delivery. My wife is pregnant now and we did mention it in our app, but it wasn't required for filing.

 

[oreidapennsyltucky]

Must I inform CIC of the pregnancy?

Yes, I believe that you have to tell them. Take a look at this link: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/buffalo/visas/notice_avis.aspx?view=d

From what I've heard, it may actually help your case.

 

[humble01]

you should attach a doctor's report concerning the pregnancy. its a good evidence for a genuine relationship

 

[Occasita]

Just a note, I was once on a greyhound bus with a woman who was visibly pregnant and attempting to enter Canada to see her husband and give birth in Canada -- and they denied her on that grounds.
There was more to the story, without a doubt, but it is always a possibility.

 

[liza-laziza]

I called them regarding pregnancy once. They told me they needed an update only when the child is born, as they don't care about pregnancy.

 

[backcountry]

Thanks for your replies everyone!

 

[avocadosandcheese]

hey i just wanted to put my input on this one. if her 6 months expires in october and you are planning to go to the states in october, there is no point in getting a visitor's record to extend her stay. the visitor's record does not guarantee that they will let her back in (its up to the individual border officer) so you should just get her a VR once you come back in, if you still need it at that point....

 

[simb]

i would suggest let cic know when the child is born . and if she wants to enter canada try to talk to cbsa yourself and explain that you have already filed your pr application.