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PR for new born child

PMM

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Jun 30, 2005
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Hi


bavarian said:
I am a landed PR currently residing in US. How do I apply for PR for my new born child(US citizen)?
1. You can't until you are residing in Canada.
 

bavarian

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Mar 28, 2009
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So does that mean after I move to canada I need to apply for PR card for my child. Can I bring my child who is US citizen to canada while the application is pending?
 

Sweden

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Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12/04/2012
File Transfer...
13/07/2012
Med's Done....
02/02/2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
05/11/12, received in Canada 19/11/12
LANDED..........
24/11/12, PR card received 30/01/12
bavarian said:
So does that mean after I move to canada I need to apply for PR card for my child. Can I bring my child who is US citizen to canada while the application is pending?
yes - you can bring the child, as US citizens are visa-exempt. If asked at the border, explain that you are a PR of Canada and you will apply for sponsorship (outland, there is no inland for children) for your child, and you would like a 6 months visa. Most likely it will be no problem. Once in Canada, apply for PR for your child as soon as possible (it's a normal application), and make sure to extend the visa before it expires. Other solution is for go in and out of Canada ( to the US) to renew the visa ( but you can also do an online extension, include the proof that you have applied for PR and it should be granted).

Good luck and Merry Christmas,
Sweden