Hello All,
Thank you each and everyone for sharing their experience and thoughts.
I am having a query and it will be helpful if you could assist in this!
We have submitted express entry PR application in Aug 2019 and received AOR Aug' 19 also completed Medical, Biometrics. We came to know my wife got pregnant during Oct 2019. Per the latest status, we are expecting PPR Canadian Visa by Feb 2020 and our Medical expiration is in mid of Aug 2020.
I have the following queries and need your inputs :
1. Do we need to inform IRCC immediately about my wife's pregnancy or only after Baby Birth?
The only scenario in which you would NOT inform IRCC about the pregnancy is if your wife can fly while still allowed and if you plan to have the baby there. In every other scenario you would need to inform them because the child would need to be added to the application.
2. Is it advisable to do soft landing before baby birth (Expected month of Birth -June 2020) or after the Baby birth can we travel with baby for a soft landing?
You have both options, going by the timelines you’ve provided. Do whatever suits you better. Obviously there are advantages and disadvantages to both approaches.
3. If we need to travel after Baby Birth, could you share the required documents to be carried for Baby?
You will need a birth certificate and passport for the baby. You will need to pay CAD 150 application fees for the baby, and the child shall also need a medical examination. Family information submitted during the initial application shall also need to be resubmitted, updated with the baby’s details.
When you inform the IRCC, they give you detailed instructions on the requirements above.
4. Since our Medical expiry is on Aug 20 and expected baby birth is by end of May or 1st week of Jun 2020 not sure if If it is possible to make it within 2 months landing to Canada as medical expiration is on Aug 2020.
Yes, this sounds very tight. If you go before the baby’s birth and return to have the baby here, I believe it is a huge hassle to then take the baby when you go for good, as you’ll have to sponsor the child separately.
However, if you wait and have the baby here, inform the IRCC of your intention to add the baby to your application, and then submit documents, the IRCC will give you more time to land, or in the worst case, ask you to redo your medicals. Don’t worry, nothing bad will happen if you’re honest.
I appreciate your help in advance.
Thanks!