On Work Permit, show residence status for dependent child

[aclockworkorange]

Forum,
Looked long and hard for this info - hoping someone can answer this for me.

I am on a Work Permit in Canada. My spouse and child (US Citizens) entered Canada as visitors and now I'm trying to bring them under my BC Health Coverage. To do so, I need to prove they entered the country as my dependents. Given they are already here, what should I do?

I understand my spouse can apply for a Open Work Permit, effectively changing her status from visitor to worker, from inside Canada.

For my child - none of the options - work/study permit etc do not make sense, he is a toddler and too young for school!

Is flagpoling and re-entering Canada with them (while I accompany them, and show my work permit etc) an option?

Do they now enter as a 'visitor' who can reside long-term with me?

thanks

 

[aclockworkorange]

I shall answer my own question.

Today I & the family (dependents) flagpoled at one of the border crossings in BC and the family members promptly got a Visitor Record each, valid for the duration of my Work Permit. The officers were courteous and fast, knew exactly what to do and we were out in no time. One officer admitted, my type of situation (esp. children too young for school) is not explained very well anywhere on the CIC website.

Hope this helps others.

 

[CanVisa1]

I am applying for closed work permit and my wife is a dependent on me applying for open work permit. We have a 6 year old boy for whom we are not sure about the application form or the visa he will be granted.

Reading the details above should we just turn up at the border entry and tell the visa officer that my son will be staying with us for the same length of time as mentioned on my work permit ? If yes, will he be granted a visitor record same as the length of my work permit?