Baby born outside Canada

[cheng9999]

A Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) is a visitor's visa. I think what you are thinking of is a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP). Normally, these are for people who are otherwise inadmissible to Canada (a baby would not fall under this category under normal circumstances). http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/permits.asp http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/permits/ http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp

Thanks for making the correction.

I feel sorry for this couple, whatever the reason they had. Hope they sort this out. While the worst case scenario means applying for PR and most likely within 1 year get the COPR, it's going to be tough for the family.

 

[Decoy24601]

Thanks for making the correction.

I feel sorry for this couple, whatever the reason they had. Hope they sort this out. While the worst case scenario means applying for PR and most likely within 1 year get the COPR, it's going to be tough for the family.

No problem.

Me too. This is a prime example of well-intended parts of the immigration system that end up being unfair for people trying to legally immigrate and bring together their families who find themselves in unfortunate situations (whether or not they could control it at all). Hopefully, they won't have any issues getting a TRV for this child.

 

[Rob_TO]

Thanks Rob_TO,

They are not from a visa-exempt country.

Can the baby apply for a visitor visa ? does the condition of staying only 6 months apply to the baby ?

How long does the processing of a sponsorship application takes ?

Yes the baby can apply for a TRV. Yes the condition to remain in Canada for a limited time would remain, however once in Canada they can always apply to extend the TRV as it comes due. The problem of course is getting the TRV approved in the first place, since the baby is obviously not a true "visitor" and is intending to stay in Canada permanently. Chance of TRV refusal is highly likely, but you never know until you apply.

PR processing time will depend on visa office, but I'd budget up to 1 year or so. Best to check the thread dedicated to that visa office, and what times people have recently seen for dependents apps.

 

[mdotk]

Hello,
This is not a problem at all.
My daughter was born outside of Canada as well.
You need to download and and fill out the "Application for a citizenship certificate (adults and minors)" form.
Translate the birth certificate, make photo's of the baby and drop it off at the embassy. Follow the steps on the cic website.
Make sure you apply for urgent processing, costs a few $'s more, but you'll get the paper in 3 weeks rather than 8 months.
Once you have this paper, apply for a canadian passport for the baby, once again, urgent processing which will be faster.
The whole process will not take anymore than 2 months if you hurry.

Important fact: make sure you apply for a passport in the country of residence as well. Otherwise they might not let the baby leave with only a canadian passport. Happened a few times in Poland.

On a side note, tell your friend to mention this to the VO that issued the PR, but the status shouldn't change.

Only thing I would worry about is travelling with such a small bundle of joy, might be hard on them and the baby.

Hope this helps

Cheers

mia_79,

Thank you for sharing this information, but I guess their case is different from yours.
The parents are PR (permanent residents) and not citizens.
I guess your case was different because you are a citizen.

 

[mia_79]

mia_79,

Thank you for sharing this information, but I guess their case is different from yours.
The parents are PR (permanent residents) and not citizens.
I guess your case was different because you are a citizen.

Indeed that changes things. Sorry about the confusion.