Pregnancy, birth and work permits
 

Hi all,

I got a three year intra-company transfer visa in December. My husband jumped on the back of it with open work permit.

I have just found out I am pregnant. I will go on maternity leave in October and plan to take the full year of leave.
I have 2 questions:
1) Is taking a year of maternity leave acceptable under the conditions of my work permit?
2) What happens if I don't want to return to work after the year of maternity leave? Does having a child in Canada permit me and my husband to stay in the country?

I would appreciate your thoughts/experience.

Thank you in advance
Anna

Re: Pregnancy, birth and work permits
 

Hi

1. Yes
2. No. You can remain to the end of your work permit, the child is a citizen s/he can come and go as s/he pleases, you still have to qualify for Immigration.

Re: Pregnancy, birth and work permits
 

Thanks for the speedy reply PMM.
-Can we apply from within the country or would we have to leave first?
-What status would we be applying for?
-Would having a child with Canadian citizenship help our application?
-How much does the application cost?

Thank you
Anna

Re: Pregnancy, birth and work permits
 

You can apply from within the country
You would be applying for permanent resident status
no it wouldn't
Can't recall offhand but a look on the CIC website should tell you.

You need to find out which route you are going to apply via, and whether you qualify.