Dependent arrival later...

[MarkGuy]

I would appreciate information on a very specific spousal sponsorship question.

Let's say a Canadian marries a foreigner while they are visiting Canada.
Can the foreigner's child (less than 19 years old) come to Canada (quickly/easily, within a month or two) while the couple waits for their inland application to be processed?

 

[rhcohen2014]

i'd imagine it depends where the child is from, how long they plan to stay and whether they need a visa to enter Canada. it may be difficult to obtain a visitor visa if one parent is living in Canada. if a visa is not required, then how long they are initially allowed in for will be dependant on the border agent that greets them.

 

[MarkGuy]

i'd imagine it depends where the child is from, how long they plan to stay and whether they need a visa to enter Canada. it may be difficult to obtain a visitor visa if one parent is living in Canada. if a visa is not required, then how long they are initially allowed in for will be dependant on the border agent that greets them.

Same question with the following details:
-child would be from the Dominican Republic
-they would plan to stay at least six months
-a visa would be required