Re: Please help – When is the right time to inform CIC regarding the new born?
nifty123 said:
Hi,
Current Status:
I have applied for PR in Oct 2014 and my husband is the sponsor. Present status on CAS is “Application received on Oct 21, 2014” and AOR2 date is Jan 10, 2015 (received the UCI and File # from Delhi Immigration).
I'm pregnant and due date is end of this month June 30, 2015 (planning to deliver the baby in India). I was not aware that I was pregnant when I applied for PR. Based on the current situation, I have couple of questions and looking forward for the response from this forum so that I can make the right decision
1. When is the ideal time to inform CIC regarding the new born? Now or after I deliver so that my current PR process is not put on-hold?
2. Process to inform CIC regarding new born –
a. Do I need to mail CIC New Delhi office address or use case specific enquiry (ECAS) to update regarding new arrival?
b. Within how many days after baby's birth, should I inform CIC?
c. Is there any letter format?
3. Will the below documents suffice to apply for baby's passport in India since baby's father cannot travel to India?
a. Child's birth certificate
b. Mother's original passport
c. Father to get the sworn affidavit from India embassy, Canada approving to apply for baby's passport in India (Is there any letter format for this??).
4. My husband stays in Edmonton, AB, so wanted to know the closest Indian Embassy in Alberta province to get the sworn affidavit?
5. What are the documents required to get the sworn affidavit from India embassy?
Looking forward for the response. Thanks in advance for the help!
1. You should inform CIC / NDVO of the pregnancy as soon as possible. Later when the baby is born send them all the necessary details of the birth.
- If one of the parent is a Canadian Citizen then you will need to file for Canadian Citizenship certificate for your child. Contact Canadian high commission on how to do that. you will need to have the birth certificate available before you apply.
- If none of the parents are Canadian Citizen then you will need to add the new born to the PR application. You would most likely need baby's passport, birth certificate, photos, medical and additional fees to be added to the application. Please contact High Commission to get more details on that.
2.
a - According to 'cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=052&t=3', you can use the case specific enquiry link to report birth events. In addition to that I would send a notification letter and also fax them the same letter immediately. Also try calling them to get more details on what can be done.
b - Report as soon as possible. Basically ASAP after you have the birth certificate.
c - Not sure. But I wouldn't bother too much about the format, Just make sure you have the APP # and UCI # mentioned clearly in the begining, preferably in the subject of the letter
3. You will need to verify with the closest Indian Passport office as to what their requirements are for new born.
4. Consulate General of India at Vancouver is the one that has jurisdiction in Alberta. Your husband can contact them at 'cgivancouver.org/pages.php?id=6'
I googled this information, you could've done the same. Not being sarcastic.
5. Contact the Indian Embassy for details.
Wish you luck, speedy processing and an adorable baby.
