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Accompanying child landing

capablan

Full Member
Apr 2, 2016
20
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Hi everyone!
My family (me, my spouse and an accompanying child) got our COPR, and we have to land in Canada soon.
Our child was born in the states and he has a US citizenship. Right now we are living and working in a different country in Asia, probably until the end of the year.
We are thinking of landing in Canada without our child, as we can save on the airfare and other expenses, and going back after a few days. This will save us approximately $1500. Since our son is a US citizen, he can enter with us later as a visitor, and we can get him the PR then. Do you think this is wise, or should we just do the landing with him?

Thanks!
 

MilesAway

Champion Member
Jul 26, 2012
1,760
69
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-09-2014
Doc's Request.
09-04-2015
AOR Received.
12-11-2014
File Transfer...
30-10-2014
Med's Done....
26-08-2014
Passport Req..
23-04-2015
VISA ISSUED...
07-05-2015
LANDED..........
04-06-2015
He needs to land before his COPR expires. If he doesn't, then you will need to sponsor him later.
 

capablan

Full Member
Apr 2, 2016
20
1
Thanks! But my question was, is it better to sponsor him later, when he enters the country as a visitor with us (with his US passport), rather than spending money for airfare now for a quick landing and going back? How much would it cost to sponsor him (he is 6 yrs old, I read the fee is $75 on the cic website)?
 

MilesAway

Champion Member
Jul 26, 2012
1,760
69
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-09-2014
Doc's Request.
09-04-2015
AOR Received.
12-11-2014
File Transfer...
30-10-2014
Med's Done....
26-08-2014
Passport Req..
23-04-2015
VISA ISSUED...
07-05-2015
LANDED..........
04-06-2015
I believe it's 550$, the 75$ sponsor fee, plus the principal applicant fee.
 

Bs65

VIP Member
Mar 22, 2016
13,190
2,420
Just look at the longer picture and all land together to avoid any delays later. The airfare cost is just a small part of the PR process cost at end of day and at least you will know you are done with the process.