Add a child in Spousal Sponsorship (outside Canada)

[mdr2020552]

Hello!
Hope everyone is having a great day!
I have applied for my spouse in Family Class Sponsorship (outside Canada). My spouse and I are expecting a baby soon. Now there can be 2 scenarios.
1- My spouse gets the COPR before the baby is delivered and she flies to Canada.
2- The baby is born before the COPR and we need to notify IRCC about it.

My question is regarding scenario 2. If that happens, what documents should I prepare as soon as the baby is born so that I can notify IRCC about the change?
Also, how much does it affect the timeline of the application? I know there is not an absolute answer to this, but I would appreciate if you can share experiences of yours or of someone you know who went through this scenario.

Thanks.

 

[armoured]

Hello!
Hope everyone is having a great day!
I have applied for my spouse in Family Class Sponsorship (outside Canada). My spouse and I are expecting a baby soon. Now there can be 2 scenarios.
1- My spouse gets the COPR before the baby is delivered and she flies to Canada.
2- The baby is born before the COPR and we need to notify IRCC about it.

My question is regarding scenario 2. If that happens, what documents should I prepare as soon as the baby is born so that I can notify IRCC about the change?
Also, how much does it affect the timeline of the application? I know there is not an absolute answer to this, but I would appreciate if you can share experiences of yours or of someone you know who went through this scenario.

Thanks.

2. Basically will need birth certificate and passport, but also medical will need to be done. How much it affects timeline is hard to say, but I'd say most don't come before parents are ready to have the infant fly. Probably for most the documents is the biggest delay. It may be possible to submit with birth certificate and passport pending but I don't know. But again, I'd guess most parents with a newborn don't wish long flights and upheaval etc before 4-6 months.

1. Keep in mind limits on when expectant mothers can fly (airlines don't like the risk) and that it can be VERY difficult to arrange for the proper doctors in advance. And that worsened when not all provinces give health insurance right away (3 months is the statutory for all provinces I believe, but some provide before). It's a complicated topic but don[t make a rash decision on that.

 

[mdr2020552]

2. Basically will need birth certificate and passport, but also medical will need to be done. How much it affects timeline is hard to say, but I'd say most don't come before parents are ready to have the infant fly. Probably for most the documents is the biggest delay. It may be possible to submit with birth certificate and passport pending but I don't know. But again, I'd guess most parents with a newborn don't wish long flights and upheaval etc before 4-6 months.

1. Keep in mind limits on when expectant mothers can fly (airlines don't like the risk) and that it can be VERY difficult to arrange for the proper doctors in advance. And that worsened when not all provinces give health insurance right away (3 months is the statutory for all provinces I believe, but some provide before). It's a complicated topic but don[t make a rash decision on that.

Really appreciate your response. Thanks.

 

[Bilalranjha]

Hello @armoured

I hope you are doing well.

I am in a similar position. The child is born and after multiple webforms, the child has been added as a dependant in spousal application. However, IRCC has not yet requested any documents on the online GC key portal. It only shows dependant and my child's name. I had already submitted the necessary documents in webforms. On my spouse's application, IRCC has requested to pay RPRF which I have paid.

My question is how long from here will it take for both to get COPRs and be ready to travel? I am assuming anywhere between 4 - 6 months? Is this an accurate assumption or could it be quicker?

Thank You!

 

[armoured]

Hello @armoured

I hope you are doing well.

I am in a similar position. The child is born and after multiple webforms, the child has been added as a dependant in spousal application. However, IRCC has not yet requested any documents on the online GC key portal. It only shows dependant and my child's name. I had already submitted the necessary documents in webforms. On my spouse's application, IRCC has requested to pay RPRF which I have paid.

My question is how long from here will it take for both to get COPRs and be ready to travel? I am assuming anywhere between 4 - 6 months? Is this an accurate assumption or could it be quicker?

Thank You!

I do not know. I would think less than six months from time you provided addl info, possibly significantly less, but only a guess. Frankly it may depend on which visa office is handling and that's difficult to get info on.