PR and/or citizenship for married canadian+european+baby

[anuries]

Hi experts!
So we are a spanish (only visitor status) and canadian married for more than 2 years and with a new baby born outside of Canada, living between Canada and abroad.
We want to move back permanently to Canada, so:
1. I'm going to be able to work in Canada in that situation?
2. Is the baby going to get citizenship?
3. Which would be the best application form option in order to be able to stay in Canada without worrying about the visitor status and being able to work?
Thanks so much for the service!

 

[muffinmomma]

Hi! I am not an expert but I hope that I can help you because we have an almost similar situation. I am Filipina, married to Canadian for 10 years, we have 3 kids and we live in Philippines. Our children are born Philippines but they got their Canadian citizenship while living outside Canada. We submitted their application for proof of citizenship in Canadian Embassy Manila. It took 5 months to process their papers. We are currently waiting for my Permanent resident. My husband sponsored me, we applied outland, he didn't have to show proof of income since he's been living outside Canada for more than ten years. What he submitted is a letter of his intention of moving back to Canada, including his plan for work, our children's education and our housing plan. His sponsorship was approved and now we are just waiting for the Canadian Embassy here in Manila to approve my visa. I talked to a consultant before we sent our application and she said it is best to apply outland because the processing time is shorter.

 

[truesmile]

So long as the Canadian mother/father is a Canadian Citizen AND born in Canada (with exception) then yes the baby IS already a Canadian Citizen only you just have to prove it. However since we're on the topic, when your baby grows up and has a child of his/her own, IF that baby is born outside Canada then the citizenship torch will not pass to him or her. Citizenship does not pass along generation after generation endlessly to families not making Canada their home.

If you file an outland application you cannot "work" until you get PR. If you file an inland application then you can file for an OWP (open work permit) along with your application for PR and you'll be able to work after Stage 1. However an inland Stage 1 could take longer than a whole application filed outland. Check your own VO's processing timelines for a true comparison. I'm sure others will throw in a few tidbits also.