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srikanukollu

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Hi Everyone,
I became a Canadian citizen this month. My kid born in US last month. I wanted to apply Canada PR to my child. Please let me know how to apply and what are the documents to gather and process to apply.

Is there any residency obligations for minor to stay in Canada 2 out of 5 years. Or she can stay outside Canada and get citizenship. Please clarify someone regarding this.

Your help would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Sai.
 
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armoured

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srikanukollu said:
Hi Everyone,
I became a Canadian citizen this month. My kid born in US last month. I wanted to apply Canada PR to my child. Please let me know how to apply and what are the documents to gather and process to apply.

Is there any residency obligations for minor to stay in Canada 2 out of 5 years. Or she can stay outside Canada and get citizenship. Please clarify someone regarding this.

Your help would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Sai.
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Here's how to apply:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/apply.html

-Yes, same obligations as any PR.

-BUT: once in Canada, residing here, you can apply for citizenship grant for her without meeting the 1095 days residency requirement (and as minor, others are waived). That seems to take 4-12 months.

-I don't think they will do this grant of citizenship for a child/PR not residing in Canada. Have never seen any guidance specifically on this.
 
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canuck78

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srikanukollu said:
I'm residing in US. Is it possible to apply for my child to apply outside Canada.
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If you will not be able to show concrete proof that you are leaving the US to return to live in Canada like giving notice at your jobs in the US, giving notice for home or selling home, finding jobs in Canada, etc. there is no point in applying for PR for your child.
 
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canuck78

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srikanukollu said:
How can I show intent to move to Canada. What documents do I need to show. Could you please share
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I’ve already listed some options. Are you actually planning on returning to Canada given you only recently left? Things like proof that you have a job in Canada and proof that you have given notice at your job in the US. If married your spouse giving notice to their job in the US and securing a job in Canada. Proof of housing in Canada either a lease/ home purchase and giving notice or selling home in the US. Proof that you are on waiting lists for daycares is you plan on using daycare if/when you will be returning back to work. Proof of getting moving quotes. Announcement to friends and family that you are moving back to Canada for example on social media.
 
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canuck78

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srikanukollu said:
My daughter is just 2 months old
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Have you notified CRA that you left Canada and asked them to determine whether you are a tax resident or not. You are required to notify CRA when you leave Canada to live abroad. How long have you been living in the US? Do you plan on moving back to Canada permanently in the future? Did you move your possessions to the US or do you have a home in Canada that is sitting empty waiting for you to return? Listing your permanent address as Canada if you currently live abroad is fraud. It doesn’t matter if you have a business address in Canada. You may also be receiving payments incorrectly that you will have to repay in the future with a penalty so much better to call CRA when you move away. You also have to call the provincial health authority and notify them that you are no longer living in the province.
 
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srikanukollu

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While applying PR to my child to create an online portal using my child name or create an account on my name and add dependent as child. Can anyone please suggest what's to add
 
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srikanukollu

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Hi,

I have couple of questions regarding IMM5604 declaration from non accompanying parent or guardian.

My wife is not a Canadian citizen or a Permanent resident she's a US Citizen. In the options co signer should be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or a temporary resident.. she is not part of the listing options. How can I add my spouse as a co signer.

Next question is in the Imm5604 form my wife has to sign in the form. She is agreeing to do the PR process and we are very much worried we are giving and consent and declaration stating she's ok to get separated from mother(i.e co signer).

Please guide me how can we avoid this situation because it's a government record that needs to be notarized copy.
 
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armoured

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srikanukollu said:
Hi,

I have couple of questions regarding IMM5604 declaration from non accompanying parent or guardian.

My wife is not a Canadian citizen or a Permanent resident she's a US Citizen. In the options co signer should be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or a temporary resident.. she is not part of the listing options. How can I add my spouse as a co signer.

Next question is in the Imm5604 form my wife has to sign in the form. She is agreeing to do the PR process and we are very much worried we are giving and consent and declaration stating she's ok to get separated from mother(i.e co signer).

Please guide me how can we avoid this situation because it's a government record that needs to be notarized copy.
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Here's the problem: we keep telling you that PR status is NOT intended for those who do not intend to live in Canada.

Clearly you and your spouse do NOT intend to move to Canada. Certainly your spouse does not.

So the ONLY logical way in which you could sponsor on basis of intent to return to Canada is by declaring, effectively, that you and your spouse have separated. Because otherwise you'd be applying for spousal sponsorship, with the child as a dependent.

Your spouse SHOULD be concerned. Signing a doc that she is giving consent and declaration to be separated, permanently (effectively) from her child, is not a good idea legally unless that is what she intends.

Even so you can expect that IRCC will be asking questions about the truth of your intent to return to Canada without your spouse but with your young child. Which - let's face it - is not actually true, is it?

So I for one am kind of done with advice in this case, at least until you better explain. You've had it explained, PR status is not intended for those who just want to collect more docs and passports for their kids. Maybe you can figure out a way, maybe you can find a lawyer to charge you big bucks to assist, but I don't see the point.
 
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