Hi, I have a few questions as I have been very confused on what steps we should take. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I am tempted to contact a lawyer out of confusion regarding differences in Quebec and the rest of Canada and timing of arrival.
I am an US citizen with a 5 year old who is a US citizen as well. The father is deceased. I have been in Montreal, Quebec, Canada with her since late May of 2013. I have been living with my boyfriend since arriving and have had a son with him born in Quebec mid December 2013.
My questions are:
1. If my son was born in Quebec and he has a birth certificate here that makes him a Canadian citizen correct?
2. What are my options for trying to stay in Canada? Have we been here too long to apply for anything? What would I be able to apply for if not? Would we have a better chance if we moved to a different providence?
3. If it is too late to apply as landed, etc. what would I have to do for returning to the states? Will I have to notify the border? I am confused on what will happen as we arrive. Would I have to get a passport for my son? Would I need a Canadian passport or a US passport?
I'm so lost as what options we have or what to do. Thanks again for any advice!
I am an US citizen with a 5 year old who is a US citizen as well. The father is deceased. I have been in Montreal, Quebec, Canada with her since late May of 2013. I have been living with my boyfriend since arriving and have had a son with him born in Quebec mid December 2013.
My questions are:
1. If my son was born in Quebec and he has a birth certificate here that makes him a Canadian citizen correct?
2. What are my options for trying to stay in Canada? Have we been here too long to apply for anything? What would I be able to apply for if not? Would we have a better chance if we moved to a different providence?
3. If it is too late to apply as landed, etc. what would I have to do for returning to the states? Will I have to notify the border? I am confused on what will happen as we arrive. Would I have to get a passport for my son? Would I need a Canadian passport or a US passport?
I'm so lost as what options we have or what to do. Thanks again for any advice!