Sponsorship of child fra country where visa is not needed for entry

[jorgenmunk1983]

We are now on track to have our invitation to become Permanent Residents in March.

We are therefore considering moving to Canada in May to live with my wifes uncle until we receive the permanent residence card.

If we then were to go to Denmark for the birth in August, am I then correct in assuming that I could bring my child with me to Canada without a visa (As the Child would be a Danish citizen, and Danes do not require a visa for Canada) and we could then do the sponsorship application from Canada?

Is there any downside to proceeding this way, rather than staying in Denmark until the child is born and then go through the process of having the child added to our express entry application?

 

[canuck78]

We are now on track to have our invitation to become Permanent Residents in March.

We are therefore considering moving to Canada in May to live with my wifes uncle until we receive the permanent residence card.

If we then were to go to Denmark for the birth in August, am I then correct in assuming that I could bring my child with me to Canada without a visa (As the Child would be a Danish citizen, and Danes do not require a visa for Canada) and we could then do the sponsorship application from Canada?

Is there any downside to proceeding this way, rather than staying in Denmark until the child is born and then go through the process of having the child added to our express entry application?

Your child will not have health coverage for 5-11 months. You may also be at risk of having to repay any healthcare you and your wife use because you may not meet the residency requirements to receive healthcare in the province. There are separate RO to receive healthcare.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

We are now on track to have our invitation to become Permanent Residents in March.

We are therefore considering moving to Canada in May to live with my wifes uncle until we receive the permanent residence card.

If we then were to go to Denmark for the birth in August, am I then correct in assuming that I could bring my child with me to Canada without a visa (As the Child would be a Danish citizen, and Danes do not require a visa for Canada) and we could then do the sponsorship application from Canada?

Is there any downside to proceeding this way, rather than staying in Denmark until the child is born and then go through the process of having the child added to our express entry application?

You could bring the child as a visitor. It is still an outland application even if the child is here.

Depending on what province you settle in when you return with the child, s/he may not be covered by provincial health coverage until after PR.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Your child will not have health coverage for 5-11 months. You may also be at risk of having to repay any healthcare you and your wife use because you may not meet the residency requirements to receive healthcare in the province. There are separate RO to receive healthcare.

Whether the child will have coverage depends on the province. Why would you say OP and spouse be at risk of having to repay anything?

 

[canuck78]

Whether the child will have coverage depends on the province. Why would you say OP and spouse be at risk of having to repay anything?

How I read the post was they plan on arriving in May and staying for a while and then returning to Denmark to give birth in August. During May-June/July the wife will likely need medical care but if they return to Denmark for 2-3 months they will not meet residency requirements for healthcare in some provinces.

 

[jorgenmunk1983]

Dear all

Thank you so much for you replies, it really means a lot to us!
I am sorry if I was unclear, I will try to clarify.

We basically have 2 scenarios:
1. Await birth of child in Denmark before going to Canada. Upon birth of child inform CIC and await intructions to reissue visa and new paperwork.
Straight forward, but we were wondering if option 2 might shorten the wait time before we can arrive in Canada with our child.

2. Move to Toronto in April/May and stay there until the permanent residence card arrives, and set up contacts for distance work (I work in IT and distance teaching so although I have contracts in Denmark, I would love to get started on some work in Canada). After the PR card arrives we would go back to Denmark, in order to have the pregnancy be at our local hospital and with close family near by.

My question is therefore whether doing option 2, in any way shortens the time it would take for us to be able to go to Canada with our child.
As I understand it, if we wait until the child is born to move to Canada, then there needs to be an amendment made to our entire Express Entry application since the original one only included my wife as a dependent.

Although the healthcare questions is important, for this question it is secondary, as we are ready to purchase any private insurance that may be needed.

Thank you again!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Dear all

Thank you so much for you replies, it really means a lot to us!
I am sorry if I was unclear, I will try to clarify.

We basically have 2 scenarios:
1. Await birth of child in Denmark before going to Canada. Upon birth of child inform CIC and await intructions to reissue visa and new paperwork.
Straight forward, but we were wondering if option 2 might shorten the wait time before we can arrive in Canada with our child.

2. Move to Toronto in April/May and stay there until the permanent residence card arrives, and set up contacts for distance work (I work in IT and distance teaching so although I have contracts in Denmark, I would love to get started on some work in Canada). After the PR card arrives we would go back to Denmark, in order to have the pregnancy be at our local hospital and with close family near by.

My question is therefore whether doing option 2, in any way shortens the time it would take for us to be able to go to Canada with our child.
As I understand it, if we wait until the child is born to move to Canada, then there needs to be an amendment made to our entire Express Entry application since the original one only included my wife as a dependent.

Although the healthcare questions is important, for this question it is secondary, as we are ready to purchase any private insurance that may be needed.

Thank you again!

1. Expect 3-4 months of additional processing time to add the child after the birth, though it could be faster.

2. Yes, you likely will be able to come to Canada faster with the child as a visitor. You don't have to wait for the PR cards to arrive. Your family member can just mail them to you.

If you go with option 1, you will all land together and have the 3 month wait period for OHIP.

If going with option 2, you and your wife will have to pay for any medical visits while in Canada before the birth. Such care/visits will not be covered by insurance unless it's an emergency. Even then, many insurance policies don't cover pregnancy-related complications. The child would not have access to OHIP until after becoming a PR. Insurance will cover emergencies. You will have to pay out of pocket for any routine visits for the child.

 

[canuck78]

When did you do your medical for PR? You may need to land before the birth and not have an option to extend COPR.

 

[jorgenmunk1983]

When did you do your medical for PR? You may need to land before the birth and not have an option to extend COPR.

We did our medical on September 8th, the child was conceived mid November.

When you say we have to land before the birth, is that just for me or my wife as well? And by land is that just for a few days or untill the PR arrives?

Sorry for the ignorant questions, we are truly grateful for those of you taking the time to read and reply.

 

[canuck78]

We did our medical on September 8th, the child was conceived mid November.

When you say we have to land before the birth, is that just for me or my wife as well? And by land is that just for a few days or untill the PR arrives?

Sorry for the ignorant questions, we are truly grateful for those of you taking the time to read and reply.

The child has to arrive before your COPR expiry date. You don’t have to remain in Canada and wait for your PR cards if you land in May. Technically you can land and return to Denmark the same day. The primary applicant must arrive first whether that is you or your wife. Yes you both need to land or else your wife would need to be sponsored again. A relative can courier you the PR cards.