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Child Care benefits for new comers on work permit

nitink1985

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Nov 17, 2016
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Hi All,

I came to Canada on June 2016 on a work permit ( Intra company transfer) with my wife a 2 year old kid.

As of Jun 2017 I have a SIN number and filled my income tax returns for year 2016. My wife does not have a SIN number.

My doubts are :
1/. What all steps do I have to do to apply for Canada child benefit.
2/. Do I have to apply for SIN for my wife.
3/. Do I have to file ITR for year 2016 for her.
4/. When can I expect to get CCB.

Any help or direction would be really helpful.

Thanks,
Nitin
 

canuck_in_uk

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I came to Canada on June 2016 on a work permit ( Intra company transfer) with my wife a 2 year old kid.

As of Jun 2017 I have a SIN number and filled my income tax returns for year 2016. My wife does not have a SIN number.

My doubts are :
1/. What all steps do I have to do to apply for Canada child benefit.
2/. Do I have to apply for SIN for my wife.
3/. Do I have to file ITR for year 2016 for her.
4/. When can I expect to get CCB.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/ccb/bfrppl-eng.html

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for the Canada child benefit (CCB), you must meet all of the following conditions:

  • You must live with the child, and the child must be under 18 years of age.
  • You must be primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child.
  • You must be a resident of Canada for tax purposes.
  • You or your spouse or common-law partner must be:
    • a Canadian citizen
    • a permanent resident
    • a protected person
    • a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the previous 18 months, and who has a valid permit in the 19th month
 

scylla

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As shown above, you have another 6-7 months to wait before you qualify.
 

willfinty

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Feb 20, 2018
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Bringing this thread back, hoping someone can answer my question..

My son and I are currently in canada and my wife is in Jordan waiting for her PR to finish... i wanted to start CCB but they are asking for a social insurance number for my wife, which she doesnt have... what should i do?
 

Coconutmom

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Oct 10, 2018
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Hi, similar situation as above:

1. Husband came in CA as PN (Oct 2018)
2. Wife has OWP (Jan 2019)
3. We have 2 children (3yo and 6yo)

I have read tht we need to reside minimum of 18mos. Question is, do we receive a LUMP-SUM of the CCB from the date of landing (DEC 2018), or the start of the CBB will be from our 19th month?

Appreciate your reply. Thanks!
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Hi, similar situation as above:

1. Husband came in CA as PN (Oct 2018)
2. Wife has OWP (Jan 2019)
3. We have 2 children (3yo and 6yo)

I have read tht we need to reside minimum of 18mos. Question is, do we receive a LUMP-SUM of the CCB from the date of landing (DEC 2018), or the start of the CBB will be from our 19th month?

Appreciate your reply. Thanks!
You only start receiving payments after 18 months. No payments before.
 
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Thronion Alb

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Jan 7, 2018
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Hi guys!
Im more than 18 months as temporory worker.
If i apply fo CCB , what time is supposed to be calculated?
I came March2017 and wife with kid on June2017.
Thanx in advance.
 
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Coconutmom

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Oct 10, 2018
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Following this thread. Where do they count the 18mos? From the primary applicants nomination (PNP) or from the arrival of the kids? Pls advise
 

prince2019

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Apr 3, 2019
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Hi

I have a work Permit and will be moving as family to Canada. My son who is applying for College education will he get any benefits.
That is will he considered as International student or Inland student?

Thanks in advance

Regards
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Hi

I have a work Permit and will be moving as family to Canada. My son who is applying for College education will he get any benefits.
That is will he considered as International student or Inland student?

Thanks in advance

Regards
Your son needs to apply for a study permit and will be considered an international student and will have to pay international student fees. You only qualify for child benefit payments after 18 months on a WP and I assume that after 18 months your child will be over 18 so you will never receive any child benefit for him.
 

scylla

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Hi

I have a work Permit and will be moving as family to Canada. My son who is applying for College education will he get any benefits.
That is will he considered as International student or Inland student?

Thanks in advance

Regards
He's too old and won't qualify for any benefits.

As said above, he'll need a study permit and will need to pay international student fees.
 

Varunmsv2021

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Mar 19, 2023
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Pulling this thread, we are temp residents here in Canada completing 18 months in end of Mar'23. Both me and my wife have submitted tax returns for last 2 years.
I was told there is about 8 weeks application process timelines, When can I start my CCB application ?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,538
20,358
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Pulling this thread, we are temp residents here in Canada completing 18 months in end of Mar'23. Both me and my wife have submitted tax returns for last 2 years.
I was told there is about 8 weeks application process timelines, When can I start my CCB application ?
You can submit the application as soon as you've completed your 18 months in Canada. So the earliest you can submit is in the 19th month. Don't apply earlier. The application will be turned down.